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    <description>The latest articles on DEV Community by oliver grant (@oliver_grant).</description>
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      <title>Why React Developers Are Moving to Next.js in 2025</title>
      <dc:creator>oliver grant</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/oliver_grant/why-react-developers-are-moving-to-nextjs-in-2025-20nj</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/oliver_grant/why-react-developers-are-moving-to-nextjs-in-2025-20nj</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;React has been the foundation of modern frontend development for years, but as applications grow, developers often need tools that go beyond a simple UI library. That’s where Next.js comes in. It builds on top of React and solves some of the framework’s biggest real-world challenges—performance, routing, SEO, and developer experience.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this post, I’ll break down why more React developers are shifting toward Next.js and why it might be the right move for your next project.&lt;/p&gt;

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  1. Built-in Routing (No More react-router Setup)
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&lt;p&gt;React doesn’t include a router out of the box—you have to install react-router and configure everything yourself.&lt;br&gt;
Next.js eliminates this by using a file-based routing system:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;code&gt;/pages/index.js    →  Home&lt;br&gt;
/pages/about.js    →  About&lt;br&gt;
/pages/products/[id].js → Dynamic route&lt;/code&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;No configuration. No boilerplate. Just create files and go.&lt;/p&gt;

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  2. Server-Side Rendering &amp;amp; Static Generation
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&lt;p&gt;React apps are typically client-side rendered, which isn’t ideal for SEO and can slow down initial page load.&lt;br&gt;
Next.js gives you:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SSR (getServerSideProps)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;SSG (getStaticProps)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Incremental Static Regeneration&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;App Router (Server Components)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This makes dynamic apps feel faster and more SEO-friendly right out of the box.&lt;br&gt;
Traditional React applications are &lt;strong&gt;client-side rendered&lt;/strong&gt;, which can slow down initial load times and weaken SEO.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Next.js provides multiple rendering strategies:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;SSR (Server-Side Rendering)&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;SSG (Static Site Generation)&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;ISR (Incremental Static Regeneration)&lt;/strong&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;React Server Components via App Router&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This flexibility ensures better performance and significantly improved SEO.&lt;/p&gt;

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  3. The App Router Advantage
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&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;Next.js App Router&lt;/strong&gt; introduces a more modern and structured way to build applications:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Server and Client Components
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&lt;li&gt;Nested layouts
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&lt;li&gt;Streaming + Suspense support
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Built-in SEO &amp;amp; metadata handling
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This architecture promotes cleaner code and better performance.&lt;/p&gt;

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      <category>nextjs</category>
      <category>react</category>
      <category>javascript</category>
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      <title>Top Chinese UPS Power Supply Manufacturers</title>
      <dc:creator>oliver grant</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:21:21 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/oliver_grant/top-chinese-ups-power-supply-manufacturers-13l2</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;As global demand for reliable backup power continues to rise—especially across data centers, telecom networks, and industrial facilities—China has become one of the leading hubs for UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) manufacturing. Below are some of the top UPS producers in China, known for their technology, reliability, and strong presence in international markets.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;Rhimopower&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.rhimopower.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Rhimopower&lt;/a&gt; is an emerging leader in the UPS industry, focusing on high-efficiency and modular UPS systems designed for modern data centers and mission-critical environments. The company emphasizes advanced power electronics, energy-saving architectures, and scalable designs suitable for enterprise IT, cloud infrastructure, and industrial applications.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;KSTAR&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;KSTAR is one of China’s biggest UPS manufacturers with a wide range of products including online UPS, modular UPS, and three-phase power systems. Their solutions are widely used in telecom, data centers, and industrial backup systems due to strong reliability and competitive performance.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;Huawei&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Huawei is a well-known global technology brand with a strong footprint in smart power systems. Their UPS solutions integrate digital power management, high-efficiency modules, and IoT capabilities to meet the demands of large data centers and enterprise IT infrastructure.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;INVT&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;INVT specializes in industrial automation and power electronics. Their UPS line includes modular and online systems designed to support fast-growing data centers and industrial operations requiring stable, scalable, and efficient power protection.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;KEHUA (Kehua Tech)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Kehua Tech is a major provider of power protection and renewable energy systems. Their UPS portfolio includes online, tower, and modular units suitable for critical applications such as telecommunications, finance, and government infrastructure.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;SANTAK&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;SANTAK is one of the most established UPS brands in China, known for its long history and strong domestic market presence. Their product lineup ranges from compact office UPS units to large industrial systems designed for reliable long-term operation.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;upspower-supply.com&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;UPSPower-Supply.com is a specialized supplier of UPS power solutions, offering a full range of online UPS, modular UPS, lithium battery UPS, and industrial power systems. Known for flexible configurations and competitive pricing, the company serves SMEs, telecom operators, and commercial facilities requiring reliable and cost-effective power backup.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;EAST&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;EAST has been in the power electronics industry for over three decades. Their UPS systems serve telecom operators, IT rooms, industrial sites, and utility-scale applications, with an emphasis on high-efficiency and cost-effective designs.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;9.Champion (志成冠军)&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Champion produces both small and medium-power UPS systems and is widely used in government, industrial, and security sectors. Known for durability and consistent performance, their products support mission-critical environments requiring stable power backup.&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;CPSY (Shangyu Technology)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;CPSY focuses on modular UPS, online UPS, and precision power systems. Their high-frequency UPS designs and integrated data center solutions make them a suitable choice for modern IT facilities and edge computing environments.&lt;/p&gt;

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