Static generation pre-renders pages at build time. Here's how to use it effectively.
Basic Static Generation
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Dynamic Routes with generateStaticParams
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Multiple Dynamic Segments
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Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR)
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On-Demand Revalidation
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Static Export
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Hybrid Approaches
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MDX Content
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Performance Optimization
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Build Output
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Best Practices
Static Generation:
✓ Use for content that doesn't change often
✓ Pre-render as many pages as possible
✓ Use ISR for frequently updated content
✓ Implement on-demand revalidation
Performance:
✓ Optimize images with next/image
✓ Preload critical assets
✓ Use static export when possible
✓ Minimize client-side JavaScript
Content:
✓ Use MDX for rich content
✓ Generate metadata statically
✓ Create sitemaps at build time
✓ Handle 404 pages properly
Conclusion
Static generation provides the best performance by pre-rendering pages at build time. Use ISR for content that updates periodically, on-demand revalidation for immediate updates, and client-side fetching for user-specific data. This hybrid approach gives you the best of both worlds.