next-api

Next.js includes its own server with next start by default. If you have an existing backend, you can still use it with Next.js (this is not a custom server). A custom Next.js server allows you to programmatically start a server for custom patterns. The majority of the time, you will not need this approach. However, it's available if you need to eject.

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Good to Know

• Before deciding to use a custom server, keep in mind that it should only be used when the integrated router of Next.js can't meet your app requirements. A custom server will remove important performance optimizations, like Automatic Static Optimization.
• A custom server cannot be deployed on Vercel.
• When using standalone output mode, it does not trace custom server files. This mode outputs a separate minimal server.js file, instead. These cannot be used together.

Quick Start

$ nvm use
$ npm run dev

Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the result.