Learn Web Development | Day 62: Next.js Image Component Explained | Optimize & Configure Images

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Welcome to Day 62 of our Learn Web Development series! In this video, we dive deep into the Next.js Image Component, one of the most powerful features that helps you optimize and manage images easily in modern web apps. If you’ve ever wondered “Why should I use the Image component instead of the img tag?” or “How do I display external images in Next.js?” — this video has all the answers. 🚀 What You’ll Learn: What is the Image Component in Next.js Why the normal img tag is outdated and should be replaced with Image How to import and display local images from the public folder How to load external images from other websites (and configure them in next.config.js) How to optimize image loading automatically for performance and SEO How to make responsive images in Next.js Common errors when working with images and how to fix them How to manage image sources and file paths correctly 💡 Common Questions Answered: What’s the difference between img and Image? How can I fix the “unconfigured image domain” error in Next.js? How do I import images in a Next.js component? How does Next.js automatically optimize my images? Can I use remote images from Unsplash, Pexels, or external APIs? Where should I store my images in a Next.js project? By the end of this video, you’ll master how to optimize, import, and display images the right way in Next.js, giving your website both speed and scalability. Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - What Is the Next.js Image Component and Why It’s Important 1:10 - Recap of Day 61: Understanding Components in Next.js (Header, Hero, Footer) 3:22 - What’s Next: Props and Properties in Next.js 37:47 - Why img Is Outdated in Next.js | Use Image from next/image 43:35 - How to Configure External Images in next.config.js (Step-by-Step) 52:28 - Using Downloaded Images from the Public Folder in Next.js Hashtags #LearnWebDevelopment #Nextjs #React #NextjsImageComponent #ImageOptimization #WebDevelopment #FrontendDevelopment #NextjsTutorial #NextjsForBeginners #ReactDevelopers #CodingForBeginners #NextImage #WebPerformance #NextjsImages #WebDevJourney #JavaScript #WebDesign