Serverless Next.js

Serverless Next.js refers to deploying Next.js applications without managing the underlying server infrastructure. This approach leverages cloud services to automatically handle scaling and resource management.

• **Serverless Architecture**: A cloud computing model that allows developers to build applications without worrying about server management.
• **Functions as a Service (FaaS)**: Running code in response to events without provisioning or managing servers.
• **Next.js API Routes**: Built-in API endpoints for handling server-side logic.

To create a serverless Next.js application, follow these steps:

1. Initialize a new Next.js project:

npx create-next-app my-serverless-app

2. Navigate into the project directory:

cd my-serverless-app

3. Add API routes by creating files in the /pages/api directory.
4. Deploy to a serverless platform (e.g., Vercel, AWS Lambda).

Deploy your Next.js application using Vercel, which integrates seamlessly with Next.js:

1. Install Vercel CLI:

npm i -g vercel

2. Deploy your application:

vercel

3. Follow the prompts to complete the deployment.

Serverless platforms automatically scale your application based on traffic:

• **Horizontal Scaling**: Automatically handles increased traffic by invoking multiple instances of functions.
• **Performance Optimization**: Utilize caching strategies and CDN for static assets.

• Keep API responses under 30 seconds to avoid timeout.
• Utilize environment variables for configuration secrets.
• Optimize images and assets for faster load times.