I'm still using Next.js in my work and projects because I still think it may be the best way to ship React to production, but it used to be something fun, enjoyable and productive. sometimes I feel a bit sad about the direction it's going in since the move from pages to the app router.
The best way to ship React to production is with Vite. It opens up tons of options (Tanstack, RR, Simple SPA, whatever) and you don't even bring the hosting provider into the discussion.
This - I spent quite some time fighting the new Next.js conventions not working for me making a legit web app instead of traditional site, switched to vite and was like yay, things work again and so fast. Normally I am all about embracing the framework, but kept thinking for what was happening I could use PHP instead and host anywhere.
