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Next.js Fundamentals: Build a Full-Stack App with React

Build routed full-stack React apps with pages, layouts, data fetching, and Suspense

Explore the essentials of Next.js by building a full-stack React app from the ground up. You'll get hands-on with pages, layouts, navigation, dynamic routes, and data fetching using both server and client components. Along the way, you'll learn how to manage loading states and use Suspense for a smoother user experience.

Packt | Sep 2026 | 160 min

What You Will Learn

You'll start by setting up your development environment and learning the basics of Next.js project structure. Step by step, you'll build out navigation, layouts, and dynamic routes while connecting each concept to a working application. By working through real examples, you'll see how data fetching and loading states fit into a maintainable app.

Key Features

  • Organize React projects with Next.js pages, layouts, and clear component structure
  • Implement dynamic routing, navigation menus, and search parameters for real-world apps
  • Fetch and display data using server and client components with Suspense-based loading

Target Audience

This course is designed for React learners, junior front-end developers, and anyone new to full-stack web development who wants to understand how Next.js organizes modern apps. If you're comfortable with React basics and want to build scalable, data-driven projects, you'll find practical guidance and clear examples here.

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