---
id: 7040
title: 'Feature: Compare Next.js (SSR/Build) vs. Neo.mjs (Zero-Build Dev Mode)'
state: CLOSED
labels:
  - enhancement
assignees:
  - tobiu
createdAt: '2025-07-13T10:55:51Z'
updatedAt: '2025-07-13T10:56:53Z'
githubUrl: 'https://github.com/neomjs/neo/issues/7040'
author: tobiu
commentsCount: 0
parentIssue: 7029
subIssues: []
subIssuesCompleted: 0
subIssuesTotal: 0
blockedBy: []
blocking: []
closedAt: '2025-07-13T10:56:53Z'
---
# Feature: Compare Next.js (SSR/Build) vs. Neo.mjs (Zero-Build Dev Mode)

**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
Developers often choose frameworks based on their development workflow and how quickly they can iterate. There's a need to clearly articulate the distinct development philosophies and immediate developer experiences offered by Next.js and Neo.mjs.

**Describe the solution you'd like**
Create a new article within the `learn` directory comparing Next.js and Neo.mjs with a specific focus on their development and deployment approaches:

**Comparison Focus:**

*   **Next.js (SSR/Build-Heavy):**
    *   Emphasizes Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG) for initial page load performance and SEO.
    *   Relies on a comprehensive build process (Webpack, Babel) for development and production, even with optimized features like Fast Refresh.
    *   Aims to provide a full-stack solution.

*   **Neo.mjs (Zero-Build Instant Module-Based Dev Mode):**
    *   Prioritizes a "zero builds" development experience, where native ES Modules are loaded directly by the browser without a compilation step.
    *   Offers instant reflection of code changes for rapid iteration.
    *   Focuses on highly performant and responsive client-side applications by leveraging Web Workers.

**Key Comparison Points:**

*   **Development Workflow:** Speed of iteration, hot reloading vs. instant module loading.
*   **Build Process:** Necessity and complexity of build tools in development vs. production.
*   **Deployment:** How each framework prepares applications for production (SSR/SSG vs. client-side bundling).
*   **Problem Solved:** Next.js for initial load performance and full-stack needs; Neo.mjs for Main Thread responsiveness and complex client-side architecture.
*   **Developer Experience:** The immediate feel of writing code and seeing changes.

**Describe alternatives you've considered**
(None considered, as this is the proposed solution.)

**Additional context**
This comparison will be highly valuable for developers making technology choices based on development speed, architectural preferences, and specific application requirements.

**Affected Files (Conceptual):**
*   `learn/comparisons/neo-vs-nextjs.md` (new file)

## Timeline

- 2025-07-13T10:55:51Z @tobiu assigned to @tobiu
- 2025-07-13T10:55:52Z @tobiu added the `enhancement` label
- 2025-07-13T10:55:52Z @tobiu added parent issue #7029
- 2025-07-13T10:56:44Z @tobiu referenced in commit `0bed95b` - "Feature: Compare Next.js (SSR/Build) vs. Neo.mjs (Zero-Build Dev Mode) #7040"
- 2025-07-13T10:56:53Z @tobiu closed this issue

