How is the Link component imported from “next/link” utilized within a Next.js application?

To achieve client-side navigation in a Next.js application, the Link component from "next/link" is used. This component allows for seamless navigation between pages without causing a full page reload, enhancing the user experience and performance of the application.

Here’s how we can import and use the Link component in a Next.js application:

Importing the Link Component:

In Next.js component file, need to import the Link component from "next/link":

import Link from 'next/link';

Using the Link Component:

Once imported, we can use the Link component to create links between different pages. The href prop of the Link component specifies the destination page.

const HomePage = () => {
  return (
    <div>
      <h1>Home Page</h1>
      <Link href="/about">
        <a>About Page</a>
      </Link>
    </div>
  );
};


export default HomePage;

In this example, clicking on the “About Page” link will navigate the user to the /about route without triggering a full page reload.