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The decision tree at the bottom starts with "Full-Stack App?" but only lists Express and Nest at the "yes" branch. Next.js does have an API functionality so it
by frx 4y ago
The decision tree at the bottom starts with "Full-Stack App?" but only lists Express and Nest at the "yes" branch.
Next.js does have an API functionality so it can also be used to create a full-stack app.
- 0xblinq 4y agoBeing able to return JSON makes you "full stack" the same having wings makes a fly an airplane.
- iobert 4y agoYou're right, thanks for pointing this out. I'm the author; I updated the graphic to split based on the framework's purpose, "pure backend" vs. "focus on rendering". I hope this is clearer now.
- mccorrinall 4y agoNext.js API DX is horrible compared to actual API frameworks like fastify. :/ I wish I could love Next’s API routes as much as the rest of the framework.
- lucakiebel 4y agoYeah I think they should be switched