Getting Started with Next.js 14 App Router

# Getting Started with Next.js 14 App Router Next.js 14 introduces powerful new features that make building modern web applications easier than ever. In this guide, we'll explore the App Router and how to leverage its capabilities. ## What's New in Next.js 14? The App Router is a game-changer for Next.js applications. It provides: - **Server Components by default** - Better performance and SEO - **Streaming and Suspense** - Improved loading states - **Layouts and Templates** - Better code organization - **Route Groups** - Flexible routing structure ## Getting Started First, create a new Next.js 14 project: ```bash npx create-next-app@latest my-app cd my-app npm run dev ``` ## Creating Your First Route In the App Router, routes are defined using folders. Create a new route by adding a folder in the `app` directory: ``` app/ about/ page.tsx ``` ## Server Components By default, all components in the App Router are Server Components. This means they run on the server and send HTML to the client. ```tsx // This is a Server Component export default function Page() { return <h1>Hello from Server Component!</h1> } ``` ## Conclusion Next.js 14's App Router is a powerful tool for building modern web applications. Start experimenting with it today!