Link Behavior in Next.js
Next.js provides a versatile <Link>
component for client-side navigation within your application. By default, when a user clicks on a link rendered using <Link>
, Next.js handles the navigation without triggering a full page reload. This behavior is optimized for single-page applications (SPAs) and enhances performance by efficiently updating the DOM without reloading the entire page.
How to open a link in a new Tab in NextJS?
Opening a link in a new tab in Next.js consists of using either the target=”_blank” attribute in an anchor (<a>) tag or using Next.js’s Link component with the passHref prop to ensure proper handling of routing while opening the link in a new tab. In this article, we will explore both these approaches with complete implementation.
Table of Content
- Link Behavior in Next.js
- Using Anchor Tag with target=”_blank”
- Using Link Component with passHref Prop