Next.js + AI
Build production-ready AI-powered applications with Next.js and the Vercel AI SDK. Learn to create chat interfaces, stream AI responses, use server actions for AI, and deploy intelligent apps on the edge — all with the React framework you already know.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, you'll be able to build and deploy full-stack AI applications with Next.js and the Vercel AI SDK.
Vercel AI SDK
Master the Vercel AI SDK — useChat, useCompletion, route handlers, and streaming primitives for building AI interfaces.
Chat Interfaces
Build real-time chat UIs with streaming responses, message history, and multi-model support using the useChat hook.
Server Actions
Use Next.js Server Actions to run AI operations server-side, keeping API keys secure and reducing client-side complexity.
Edge Deployment
Deploy AI features on Vercel's Edge Runtime for ultra-low latency streaming responses across the globe.
Course Lessons
Follow the lessons in order or jump to any topic you need.
1. Introduction
Why Next.js for AI? Explore the ecosystem, the Vercel AI SDK, and how Next.js enables full-stack AI applications.
2. Setup
Create a Next.js project with the Vercel AI SDK. Configure providers, install dependencies, and set up environment variables.
3. AI Chat
Build a complete AI chat interface using useChat, route handlers, message streaming, and conversation management.
4. Server Actions
Use Next.js Server Actions and React Server Components to run AI operations securely on the server side.
5. Streaming UI
Build advanced streaming interfaces with generative UI, progressive rendering, and edge-optimized AI responses.
6. Best Practices
Production patterns for error handling, rate limiting, caching, cost optimization, and deploying AI apps at scale.
Prerequisites
What you need before starting this course.
- Basic knowledge of React and Next.js
- Node.js 18 or later installed
- An API key from OpenAI, Anthropic, or another LLM provider
- Familiarity with TypeScript (recommended but not required)