Using getStaticProps in Next.js

1. Introduction

In Next.js, getStaticProps is a data fetching method that enables static generation of pages at build time. This allows for optimal performance and SEO benefits, as the page is pre-rendered and served as static HTML.

2. Key Concepts

• Static Generation: The process of pre-rendering pages at build time.
• Data Fetching: Retrieving data from an API or database before rendering the page.
• Props: Data passed to a component, which can be fetched using getStaticProps.

3. How to Use getStaticProps

Follow these steps to implement getStaticProps in your Next.js application:

1. Define your page component.
2. Export an asynchronous function named getStaticProps.
3. Fetch your data inside getStaticProps.
4. Return an object with the data as props.

Example Code

import React from 'react';

export async function getStaticProps() {
    const res = await fetch('https://api.example.com/data');
    const data = await res.json();

    return {
        props: {
            data,
        },
    };
}

const MyPage = ({ data }) => {
    return (
        

            
My Data
            
{JSON.stringify(data, null, 2)}
        
    );
};

export default MyPage;
        

4. Best Practices

• Use getStaticProps for pages that can be generated at build time.
• Combine with getStaticPaths for dynamic routes.
• Handle errors gracefully in your data fetching.

5. FAQ