Steps to Setup a NextJS App
Step 1: Create a NextJS application using the following command.
npx create-next-app@latest <foldername>
Step 2: It will ask you some questions, so choose the following.
√ Would you like to use TypeScript? ... No
√ Would you like to use ESLint? ... Yes
√ Would you like to use Tailwind CSS? ... No
√ Would you like to use `src/` directory? ... Yes
√ Would you like to use App Router? ... Yes
√ Would you like to customize the default import alias (@/*)? ... No
Step 3: After creating your project folder, move to it using the following command.
cd <foldername>
How to Implement File Download in NextJS using an API Route ?
In web development, facilitating file downloads is a common requirement, whether it’s providing users with documents, images, or other media files. NextJS, with its versatile API routes and server-side capabilities, offers an elegant solution for implementing file downloads. In this article, we’ll explore how to leverage NextJS API routes to enable seamless file downloads in your applications.