🚀 Getting Started with Next.js: A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Your First Project

Next.js has become the go-to framework for building fast, scalable, and SEO-friendly React applications. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer looking for a fresh start, setting up a Next.js project is quick and straightforward. In this guide, we’ll walk through the step-by-step process of setting up a new Next.js project from scratch.

📌 Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following installed on your machine:

• Node.js (LTS version recommended) — Download Here
• npm (comes with Node.js) or yarn
• A code editor (VS Code recommended)

You can check if you have Node.js installed by running:

node -v

If it’s not installed, download and install the latest stable version.

⚡ Step 1: Create a New Next.js Project

The easiest way to set up a new Next.js project is using create-next-app, which sets up everything for you, including configuration and dependencies.

Run the following command in your terminal:

Using npm:

npx…