Next.js 16 Tutorial for Beginners #1 - Installation & Setup (App Router)

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🚀 Master Next.js 16 from absolute scratch! In this 6-minute video, we are bypassing traditional React setups and installing a brand-new Next.js project using the ultra-fast Turbopack compiler and the modern App Router architecture. By the end of this micro-tutorial, your local development server will be live and you'll understand why Next.js is the framework of choice for modern production web apps. 👇 COMMANDS USED IN THIS VIDEO: Project Setup: npx create-next-app@latest Run Local Dev Server: yarn dev ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction and the Next.js Elevator Pitch 1:00 - Why Standard React is Not Enough 2:15 - Step-by-Step Installation & Configuration 3:30 - Demystifying the App Router Folder Structure (layout.tsx vs page.tsx) 5:30 - Writing Your First "Hello World" & Booting Turbopack 💻 SETUP SPECIFICATIONS: - Framework: Next.js 16 (App Router) - Language: TypeScript - Styling: Tailwind CSS - Compiler: Turbopack If you found this quick breakdown helpful, make sure to hit that SUBSCRIBE button and turn on notifications. We are dropping new 5-10 minute Next.js videos every Monday and Friday! #NextJS #WebDevelopment #ReactJS #TailwindCSS #CodingTutorial