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🧨 Is Next.js at Risk of Becoming the New jQuery?

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“Too big to fail” is usually the first stage of collapse.

Next.js has dominated the React ecosystem for the past few years. From VC-backed startups to indie hackers, it became the go-to for full-stack React development.

But lately, the cracks are starting to show — and if we don’t pay attention, we might be building on foundations that are already shifting.


🚩 1. From Simplicity to Complexity

Next.js started as a lightweight abstraction over React's SSR and routing. What made it great was its simplicity — pages/ directory, API routes, instant deployment.

Fast-forward to 2025:

  • App router vs. pages router confusion
  • Middleware, Server Actions, edge functions
  • use client and streaming fatigue
  • Vercel lock-in with custom conventions

What used to take a weekend to build now requires navigating a jungle of opinions and bleeding-edge features.


🧭 2. The Vercel Dilemma

The close coupling between Next.js and Vercel has become both a strength and a weakness.

Vercel's innovations push the framework forward — but it also means:

  • Hosting is increasingly opinionated
  • Competitive platforms (Netlify, Cloudflare) lag in support
  • Your “open source” stack starts to feel like vendor lock-in

The developer community is waking up to this — and alternatives are rising.


🌍 3. Better Options Are Emerging

Frameworks like Astro, SvelteKit, Qwik, and Remix are not only catching up — they’re leapfrogging Next.js in some areas:

  • Native islands architecture (Astro)
  • First-class edge support (Qwik)
  • Simpler mental models (SvelteKit)
  • File-based + nested routing done right (Remix)

Developers are craving:

  • Less boilerplate
  • Less “magic”
  • More speed and clarity

And many are starting to move.


⌛ 4. Enterprise-First Roadmap = Indie-Last UX

Next.js is now clearly optimized for enterprise teams:

  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Monorepo setups
  • Advanced caching strategies

But most devs aren't building for billion-dollar companies. They're building:

  • Side projects
  • Micro-SaaS tools
  • Client projects

For these cases, simpler and leaner frameworks make more sense.


🧠 So… What Should Indie Builders Focus On?

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👋 TL;DR — Next.js Isn’t Dead, But It’s Not Sacred

It’s still a powerful tool. But it’s no longer the only tool.

As builders, let’s not get too attached to frameworks. The goal isn’t to master Next.js. The goal is to build things that matter — for people who care — in ways that are sustainable.

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