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Next.js App Router vs Pages Router

Compare the new App Router with the classic Pages Router in Next.js 13+ and understand when to use each.

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Pages Router

  • Located in /pages folder.
  • Supports SSR, SSG, API routes.
  • Well-tested and widely used.

App Router (Next.js 13+)

  • Located in /app folder.
  • Supports nested layouts, templates, and React Server Components.
  • Built-in data fetching with fetch and generateStaticParams.
  • More flexible with route groups (group) and layouts.

Migration Advice

  • Use Pages Router for legacy projects.
  • Use App Router for new projects to take advantage of server components and layout nesting.

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