Disproving the Aether

Figure 1: Michelson–Morley experiment setup, 1887.By Case Western Reserve University

Welcome to my first blog post! In this article, we'll explore how to create a powerful and SEO-friendly blog using the Next.js App Router. This modern routing system offers enhanced flexibility and performance benefits.

Why Next.js App Router?

The App Router brings a new way of structuring your Next.js projects by using a file-based routing system inside the app/ directory. This approach simplifies layouts, server components, and metadata management.

Key Features

• Nested layouts that reduce repetition
• Simplified data fetching with server components
• Built-in support for SEO metadata per route
• Improved performance via streaming and caching

Folder Structure

Here's a typical folder structure for a blog using the App Router: