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Next.js is an open-source web development framework created by Vercel that enables React-based web applications with server-side rendering and generating static websites. It provides a building block structure to create web applications by handling the tooling and configuration needed for React and provides additional structure, features, and optimizations for the application. The web apps built using Next.js are known for their speed, and it can be perfectly combined with headless CMS or eCommerce platforms to drive extra performance and SEO results. The framework has a community on GitHub discussions where users can ask questions, voice ideas, and share projects. The Vercel platform is made by the creators of Next.js, designed for Next.js applications, and offers enhanced user experiences when deploying. Next.js is a frontend JavaScript framework that builds upon React's UI library and aims to reduce JavaScript fatigue.
Vercel is a cloud platform for frontend developers to develop, preview and ship web and mobile applications instantly. It provides speed, reliability and scalability to developers for better efficiency and productivity. Vercel is known for its vertical integration, working from the developer experience to edge delivery, making it one of the most advanced development platforms. It was founded in 2015 and supports static sites, Serverless Functions and next-generation React applications. Vercel is a heavy winner in caching, making it a suitable platform for standard serverless functions. It competes with Heroku and AWS, but customers prefer Vercel for its speed, scalability and integration with Next.js.
