What is different between App Router and Pages Router in Next.js?
00:50 28 Jun 2023

I’ve just started learning Next.js through the official docs next.js official document

and came across two routing options: App Router and Pages Router. I get that the App Router lets you use cool features like Server Components and Streaming, while the Pages Router is the original way to build server-rendered apps.

But I’m still a bit confused about when to use one over the other. Can someone break down:

  1. The key differences between the two?

  2. Which one is better for performance and usability?

  3. Are there any best practices or real-world scenarios where one clearly makes more sense than the other?

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