[jowday]

Next has been a nightmare to use every step of the way. Endless undocumented ways to shoot yourself in the foot, especially if you’re trying to deploy somewhere other than Vercel. I can’t imagine anyone using it for anything other than the most basic CRUD app. And even then I’d recommend not using it.

[csomar]

If you use nextjs you need to strictly limit yourself to their Link navigation and maybe their router. Optimally, you want to be able to generate static HTML at all times.

> Next has been a nightmare to use every step of the way.

Nextjs tech is interesting. Unfortunately, their business model is reliant on their integration being a nightmare and thus your complete reliance to use their platform for deployment.

[_benton]

We switched to Sveltekit and are much happier. The output is also much faster and leaner.

[arresin]

Vercel basically own svelte and svelte kit also.

[arresin]

Vercel basically own svelte and sveltekit also (Rich Harris creator and lead dev is on their payroll).

[_benton]

Yeah, and if Rich started making decisions on behalf of Vercel I would move to something else. However I trust that he wouldn't compromise his integrity in that way.

[arresin]

It’s arguably not unethical to prioritise integration with Vercel—-especially if they’re footing the bill.