Next.js Routing Fundamentals

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What is the purpose of the new App Router introduced in version 13 of Next.js?

Provides a new UI for the development environment
Supports shared layouts, nested routing, loading states, and error handling (correct)
Enables direct integration with external APIs and databases
Optimizes the performance of components inside the pages directory

What is the default type of components inside the app directory in Next.js?

React Server Components (correct)
Client Components
Static Components
Server-side Rendered Components

How does Next.js handle routing based on the file system?

Routing is entirely handled through the use of query parameters
Each folder in a route represents a route segment and is mapped to a corresponding segment in a URL path (correct)
Routes are defined within the app.js file
It uses a centralized routing configuration file for all routes

What does nesting folders inside each other in Next.js allow you to do?

Create nested routes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the app directory in Next.js?

Allow for incremental adoption of new routing behavior while keeping other routes in the pages directory for previous behavior (D) Signup and view all the answers