Every project is a series of choices. Here is a heatmap of the critical paths I took, the hurdles I cleared, and what I’d do differently today.
The product has public pages and multi-role dashboards with frequent updates and dynamic data.
Next.js gives hybrid rendering: server-rendered pages for SEO and client-driven dashboards for flexibility.
Everything feels fast, with flexibility per page.
Running a real server adds deployment complexity.
“Use ISR and image optimization to improve premium UI performance.”