Overview:

The Next + Netlify Starter is a project template that allows for easy deployment to Netlify. It is built using Next.js v12 and includes 2 sample components, a global stylesheet, and configuration files for deployment. It offers features like Preview Mode, server-side rendering/incremental static regeneration via Netlify Functions, and internationalized routing. This project provides options for installation and includes tooling for testing.

Features:

• Next.js v12: Built using the latest version of Next.js, which provides fast and efficient server-side rendering and static site generation.
• Netlify Integration: Seamlessly deploy the project to Netlify with a single click or manually through cloning the repository.
• Preview Mode: Allows for previewing changes before they are deployed.
• Server-side Rendering/Incremental Static Regeneration: Improve performance by generating static pages and serving them on-demand.
• Internationalized Routing: Supports localized routing for multi-language websites.
• Testing Tooling: Includes Renovate for dependency updates and Cypress for end-to-end testing.

Installation:

To install the Next + Netlify Starter, follow these steps:

1. Option one: One-click deploy:

   • Deploy to Netlify using the provided button.
   • This will create a new repository and set it up for deployment on Netlify.

2. Option two: Manual clone:

   • Clone this repository: git clone [repository-url]
   • Navigate to the directory and run npm install
   • Run npm run dev to start the development server.

Summary:

The Next + Netlify Starter is a minimal project template built with Next.js v12 for easy deployment to Netlify. It includes essential components, styling, and configuration files needed for deployment. With features like Preview Mode and server-side rendering, it offers improved performance and flexibility. The template also provides options for installation and includes tooling for testing.