How to create a "Hello World" in Next.js?

Step 1: Set Up a New Next.js Project

Ensure Node.js is installed: Verify that Node.js is installed by running:

node -v        

If not installed, download it from nodejs.org.

Create a new Next.js project using npx:

 npx create-next-app@latest hello-world-next        

This will prompt you to set up your project. Press Enter to use the default settings, or customize as needed. If npx isn’t available, install it by updating Node.js or installing globally via

npm install -g npx        

Navigate to the project directory:

 cd hello-world-next        

Step 2: Create a Simple Page

Create a new file named index.js in the pages directory if it doesn't already exist:

// pages/index.js 
export default function Home() { 
	return ( 
		<div>
			 <h1>Hello, World!</h1>
		 	<p>Welcome to Next.js!</p>
	 	</div>
	 ); 
}        

Step 3: Run the Development Server

Start the Next.js development server:

npm run dev        

Open your browser and navigate to https://localhost:3000 to see your "Hello World" page.