Getting Started with Next.js 14 App Router

# Getting Started with Next.js 14 App Router Next.js 14 introduces the App Router, a new paradigm for building React applications. This article will guide you through the key concepts and best practices. ## What is the App Router? The App Router is a new routing system built on React Server Components. It provides a more intuitive file-system based routing with support for layouts, loading states, and error handling. ## Key Features - **Server Components by Default**: Components are server-rendered by default, improving performance - **Layouts**: Shared layouts that persist across routes - **Loading States**: Built-in support for loading UI - **Error Handling**: Error boundaries at the route level - **Streaming**: Progressive rendering for better user experience ## Getting Started To create a new Next.js 14 project with App Router: ```bash npx create-next-app@latest my-app ``` Choose the App Router option when prompted. ## Conclusion The App Router represents a significant step forward in React development, making it easier to build performant, scalable applications.