This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Hamza Khan
Next.js is one of the most popular React frameworks, offering server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and more for creating high-performance web applications.
To streamline your Next.js projects, here are some top frontend resources that every developer should know about in 2024! 
Tailwind CSS – The Modern CSS Framework
Tailwind CSS provides a utility-first approach to styling, making it easier to build responsive designs in your Next.js app. It integrates seamlessly with Next.js, allowing you to ship your projects faster.
Tailwind CSS Documentation
Framer Motion – Smooth Animations Made Easy
For high-performance animations in Next.js apps, Framer Motion is a go-to library. It’s easy to use, has great performance, and works perfectly with React components.
NextAuth.js – Authentication Simplified
NextAuth.js is a complete authentication solution for Next.js applications. It supports OAuth, JWT, and even custom email-based login.
Chakra UI – Simple, Modular UI Components
Chakra UI is a popular component library that allows you to build accessible React applications faster. It works great with Next.js, providing pre-designed components that are easy to customize.
React Hook Form – Form Handling Made Simple
React Hook Form simplifies form validation and management in Next.js apps. It’s lightweight and integrates well with third-party libraries like Yup for schema validation.
Headless UI – Accessible Unstyled Components
Developing fully accessible, custom-styled components can be tricky. Headless UI provides unstyled, accessible components that integrate seamlessly with Tailwind CSS in Next.js.
Axios – HTTP Requests Simplified
Handling HTTP requests is essential in any Next.js app. Axios is a promise-based HTTP client that simplifies API integration and works well with Next.js’ SSR capabilities.
SWR – Data Fetching Optimized for Performance
Developed by the Vercel team, SWR is a React hook library for data fetching, caching, and real-time updates in Next.js applications. It’s highly optimized for performance.
Radix UI – Primitives for Accessible Design Systems
Radix UI provides low-level, accessible UI primitives that you can use to build high-quality custom components in your Next.js apps.
Styled Components – CSS-in-JS for Scalable Styles
Styled Components allow you to write plain CSS within your JavaScript code. It works seamlessly with Next.js, helping you manage scoped styles while taking advantage of SSR.
Styled Components Documentation
Using these powerful frontend tools and libraries in your Next.js projects will save you time, improve performance, and enhance the overall development experience. 
Let me know in the comments which tools you’re using, or suggest other great resources for the Next.js community! 
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This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Hamza Khan