As I was updating my old #vuejs 2 online portfolio, I had the opportunity to test both #nextjs and #nuxtjs. While both frameworks have their own strengths and weaknesses, I found that Nuxt.js excels in terms of features and functionality.
One of the areas where Nuxt.js shines is its ease of installation. When starting a new project with Nuxt.js, you can choose to install additional dependencies like #bootstrap and #typescript, and configure linting and testing options. In contrast, Next.js requires you to set up these features yourself, which can be more time-consuming.
Nuxt.js also has a superior content fetching system, thanks to its $content syntax. With this syntax, you can easily fetch and sort content, as well as access next/previous elements. This makes content management more integrated with the #framework, unlike Next.js where you need to implement your own system.
In terms of page display, both frameworks have similar routing systems. However, Nuxt.js includes a #tailwindcss tester that displays the styles activated by the page config. This feature eliminates the need to mentally combine the documentation and config file, making it easier to develop and maintain your code. Additionally, Nuxt.js has a system that allows you to edit text and preview it in the browser directly, making it easier to create and update pages and blog articles.
Lastly, I want to highlight image handling. In my experience, Nuxt.js's nuxt-img is superior to Next.js's next/image. With next/image, it automatically wraps the img in a div and adds some CSS, which can sometimes cause unexpected behavior. Adding a width attribute can also break the image scaling. Nuxt-img, on the other hand, offers a simpler and more flexible way to handle images.
Overall, both Next.js and Nuxt.js have their own unique strengths and weaknesses, but I found Nuxt.js to be the more comprehensive and user-friendly option.
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