Next.js Static Site Generation (SSG)
Overview
Static Site Generation (SSG) is how Next.js pre-renders pages at build time, generating static HTML files for optimal performance and SEO.
What is SSG?
How SSG Works
- Data is fetched at build time
- Static HTML files are generated
- Files are deployed to a CDN
- HTML is returned directly when users visit
- Client-side hydration activates the page
Advantages of SSG
- Extremely fast loading speeds
- Excellent SEO
- Low server costs
- Easy CDN distribution
- Higher security
SSG in the App Router
Default Static Generation
Static Generation with Data
Dynamic Route Static Generation
SSG in the Pages Router
getStaticProps
getStaticPaths
Fallback Modes
fallback: false
fallback: true
fallback: 'blocking'
Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)
App Router ISR
Pages Router ISR
On-Demand Revalidation
Usage:
Performance Optimization
1. Partial Pre-Rendering
2. Parallel Data Fetching
3. Image Optimization
Practical Examples
Blog Website
Product Catalog
Best Practices
1. Choose the Right Rendering Strategy
2. Optimize Build Time
3. Error Handling
Related Resources
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