Dev Tools · 2h ago
7 Common Next.js App Router Pitfalls Developers Should Avoid
A developer outlines seven frequent mistakes when using Next.js App Router, including overusing useEffect, applying 'use client' too broadly, and misjudging static vs. dynamic pages. The post advises fetching data on the server, keeping client boundaries small, and passing only needed props. It also warns against stuffing logic into Server Actions and importing heavy libraries unnecessarily.
Meridian48 take
The advice is solid for teams migrating to Next.js 13+, but the real challenge is unlearning patterns from the Pages Router—something the post acknowledges but doesn't fully address.
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