NextJS Codebase Analysis(3) - how's server props and static props work?

📰 Dev.to · Jade Chou

Learn how server props and static props work in NextJS to optimize your codebase

intermediate Published 18 Mar 2026
Action Steps
  1. Analyze your NextJS codebase to identify areas where server props can be used
  2. Use getServerSideProps to pre-render pages on the server
  3. Configure getStaticProps to generate static HTML files for pages
  4. Test the differences between server props and static props in your application
  5. Apply optimization techniques to minimize re-renders and improve performance
Who Needs to Know This

Frontend developers and engineers working with NextJS can benefit from understanding server props and static props to improve performance and scalability. This knowledge is crucial for optimizing codebases and ensuring efficient data fetching.

Key Insight

💡 Server props and static props in NextJS allow for efficient data fetching and pre-rendering, but require careful configuration to avoid re-renders and optimize performance

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