Milestone 1: The Rendering Evolution

🟦 Milestone 1: The Rendering Evolution

Master the core delivery mechanisms of Next.js by understanding how the server and client collaborate to render UI.

🏗️ Core Modules

• Module 1: Rendering Mechanics: CSR, SSR, and SSG foundations.
• Module 2: Routing & Layouts: The App Router and nested layouts.

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Milestone Goal

By the end of this milestone, you should be able to explain exactly when a component is rendered, where its HTML is generated, and how to structure a multi-page application using the App Router.

Tip

Professor’s Note: “Next.js is, at its heart, a compiler for your React components that decides where they should run for maximum performance.”