Overview

This Next.js + Python app combines Next.js for the frontend and FastAPI for the API backend, allowing developers to leverage Python AI libraries in Next.js applications. The integration is achieved by mapping the FastAPI server to the Next.js app under the /api/ route and using next.config.js rewrites. While in development, the FastAPI server runs on localhost:8000, and in production, it is deployed as Python serverless functions on Vercel.

Features

• Hybrid Next.js + Python App: Combines the frontend capabilities of Next.js with the backend power of FastAPI.
• API Backend Integration: FastAPI server is seamlessly integrated into the Next.js app under the /api/ route.
• Development Environment Setup: Easily set up and run the project locally for testing and development.

Installation

To install and run the Next.js + Python app locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   

3. Run the development server:

   npm run dev
   

4. Access the application: Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser to view the app. The FastAPI server will be running on http://127.0.0.1:8000.

Summary

The Next.js + Python app combines the frontend capabilities of Next.js with the backend functionality of FastAPI, enabling developers to create applications that leverage Python AI libraries. By mapping the FastAPI server to the Next.js app and utilizing serverless functions on Vercel in production, this hybrid approach offers a powerful solution for building innovative web applications.