Build your Next.js App

This guide explains how to build and run your Next.js application in both development and production environments.

Development Mode

For development with hot-reloading capabilities, execute:

npm run dev

This enables immediate reflection of code changes in the browser without requiring full page reloads.

Production Mode

Production deployment involves two sequential steps.

Step 1: Create the Build

Generate an optimized production build using:

npm run build

This creates an optimized, static version stored in the .next folder.

Step 2: Run the Build

Start the server to serve your optimized application:

npm start

Following these steps ensures efficient production deployment. For additional deployment information, consult the Next.js production builds documentation.