Django vs. Next.js

Django is really well suited for backend heavy work where logic is key and you want a solid foundation that can scale well. If you are comfortable with python and work with a lot of different third parties, it is an extremely easy decision to make. But for a quick prototype or front end heavy work or where the system has low resources, there are different frameworks available.

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I love using Next.js — it's my go-to framework for new personal projects and work projects. The local development environment is quick, easy, and fun to use. The framework it uses, which puts an API that runs node in your pages subdirectory, is absolutely genius. No more middleware! It's good for quick projects and big projects alike. I wouldn't use Next.js if I did not want to heavily rely on serverless tech.

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• Serverless API integration
• MDX (Markdown) Support
• Ease of Deployment via Vercel
• SSR React Pages

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• Window sizing makes handling SSR pages odd, at times
• React can be easier to statically deploy
• Somewhat of a learning curve

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It is a bit harder than the other frameworks for new users and so for that reason some may find it harder to use than others. The Django admin is great but the UI is a bit dated and some functionality need explicit plumbing. Like how to handle related records within the admin panel.

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I was unable to add Ruby on Rails, FastAPI which were also alternatives. The product was complicated and needed to be stable to high load. Django is battle tested and very stable and actively managed. The other python were relatively newer at the time. PHP and ruby were not the best language choices and so the choice of python drove down the actual alternatives to only a handful with Django being the most reliable, widely used among them

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Next.js takes the best parts of React and applies them to a full-stack dev environment. With a built-in serverless API, it's easy to boot up a web application in under an hour. With easy integration with tools like Firebase, Supabase, Stripe, and countless others, Next.js is a perfect tool for getting your idea out into the real world.

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• It's free!
• It saves me a lot of time when writing serverless code
• Deployment, via Vercel, is fast, quick, and easy to debug

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