To migrate a traditional React app to Next.js:
- Set Up Next.js: Create a new Next.js project using create-next-app.
- Move Components: Transfer your existing React components into the Next.js project, placing them in appropriate directories such as components and pages.
- Adjust Routing: Update routing to fit Next.js’s file-based routing system, where the file structure in the pages directory determines the routes.
- State Management: Continue using your current state management solution like Redux, or explore Next.js’s data fetching methods like SWR for managing state.
- Testing: Test the application thoroughly to ensure all features and functionalities work as expected in the new Next.js environment.