What is Next.js and why use it?

Short answer: And developer experience. Why use Next.js? Server-Side Rendering (SSR): Automatically generates HTML on the server for better SEO and faster initial load. Static Site Generation (SSG): Pre-renders pages at build time, improving performance. Automatic Code Splitting: Only loads the necessary JavaScript for the current page. File-Based Routing:… Routing is……… based on the file system, making navigation easier.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s storefront is React: components for ProductCard, CartDrawer, and CheckoutForm, with hooks for local UI state.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.