Course Overview:

This syllabus is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive and hands-on introduction to Next.js, a React framework for building server-rendered React applications. The course covers Next.js fundamentals, routing, data fetching, styling, deployment, and advanced topics like API routes and authentication.

Prerequisites:

Participants should have a good understanding of JavaScript and React. Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and basic web development concepts is recommended. 

Course Objectives:

1. Understand the fundamentals of Next.js and its benefits.

2. Build server-rendered React applications using Next.js.

3. Implement dynamic routing and navigation in Next.js.

4. Fetch data for components using various methods in Next.js.

5. Style Next.js applications using CSS, SCSS, or styled-components.

6. Handle user authentication in Next.js applications.

7. Implement API routes and serverless functions in Next.js.

8. Optimize Next.js applications for performance.

9. Deploy Next.js applications to popular hosting platforms.

 Course Outline:

Day 1-2: Introduction to Next.js and Setting Up the Environment**

- Overview of Next.js and its features

- Setting up a Next.js project

- Understanding the project structure

- Introduction to server-side rendering (SSR)

Day 3-4: Routing and Navigation in Next.js

- Creating pages and routes in Next.js

- Dynamic routing with parameters

- Linking between pages

- Navigation using the Next.js router

Day 5-6: Data Fetching in Next.js

- Fetching data for components using getStaticProps

- Server-side rendering (SSR) with getServerSideProps

- Client-side rendering (CSR) with useEffect and fetch

- SWR (Stale-While-Revalidate) for data fetching

Day 7-8: Styling in Next.js

- Styling options in Next.js (CSS, SCSS, styled-components)

- Global styles and theming

- CSS Modules for component-level styling

- Optimizing styles for performance 

Day 9-10: User Authentication in Next.js

- Implementing authentication with NextAuth.js

- Handling user sessions and cookies

- Securing routes based on user authentication

- Social media authentication and third-party providers

Day 11-12: API Routes and Serverless Functions

- Creating API routes in Next.js

- Handling HTTP requests with API routes

- Deploying serverless functions

- Integrating external APIs in Next.js applications

Day 13: Performance Optimization in Next.js

- Code splitting and lazy loading in Next.js

- Image optimization and responsive images

- Pre-rendering and incremental static regeneration

- Analyzing and improving performance using tools

Day 14: Deployment and Final Project

- Preparing a Next.js application for deployment

- Deploying Next.js applications to Vercel or other platforms

- Final project development and presentations

- Open Q&A session and course review

Assessment:

Participants will be assessed through daily coding exercises, a mid-term project, and a final project. The final project will be a comprehensive Next.js application that incorporates various concepts covered throughout the bootcamp.

Materials:

Participants will receive access to course materials, including slides, code samples, and recommended readings.