Next.js is a great framework - until you want to deploy it somewhere that isn't Vercel. vinext is a Vite plugin from Cloudflare that reimplements the Next.js API surface from scratch, so your existing app runs everywhere with a single command. In this talk, we'll look at why this exists, how Cloudflare built it in a week using AI, and how close to "drop-in replacement" it actually gets.

Next.js is a great framework - until you want to deploy it somewhere that isn't Vercel. vinext is a Vite plugin from Cloudflare that reimplements the Next.js API surface from scratch, so your existing app runs everywhere with a single command. In this talk, we'll look at why this exists, how Cloudflare built it in a week using AI, and how close to "drop-in replacement" it actually gets.

Cloudflare has a unique developer platform and is a great option to host your SvelteKit app.
We'll show you how to get started and some of the lessons we've had running it in production.

Have you ever faced the challenge of wanting to bring in plugins to Next.js, just like you would in WordPress? I achieved it partially. I wanted to be able to easily install plugins for features like adding Google Analytics, Social Login, E-commerce and customize them to my needs, but I couldn't find a solution. So, I experimented - to bring the file-based plugin system Next.js inspired by WordPress. Join me as I share my journey in creating the Next.js WordPress-like Plugin System, an experiment enhance Next.js applications.