Next.js's Openness Challenges and Netlify's Response
2025-03-27
Netlify delves into the challenges posed by Next.js, including the lack of adapter support hindering other platforms from providing the same experience as Vercel, insufficient documentation for serverless deployments, and numerous undocumented behaviors. These issues force platforms like Netlify to invest heavily in reverse engineering and testing to offer complete functionality. The article advocates for increased openness in Next.js and details Netlify's strategies, such as proactive automated testing and participation in initiatives like OpenNext, to address these challenges.
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