How to Build an Active Link Indicator in Next.js - Navbar and Sidebar
Learn how to build an active link indicator in Next.js using usePathname - works for both navbar and sidebar with clean Tailwind CSS styling.
Error loading content
Related Articles
More insights you might enjoy
SSR, CSR, SSG, and ISR in Next.js - What They Are and When to Use Each One
Next.js gives you four ways to render pages and each solves a different problem. This guide explains all four with real code examples and a practical decision guide.
React vs Next.js: What's Actually Different and When to Use Which
React and Next.js are often confused - one is a UI library, the other is a full framework built on top of it. This post breaks down the real differences: rendering strategies, routing, API routes, and when to pick one over the other.
How React's useEffect Actually Works - And Why Developers Misuse It
useEffect is one of the most used hooks in React and also one of the most misunderstood. This guide covers the dependency array, cleanup functions, the double render, and common mistakes that cause bugs.
How to Build Dark and Light Mode in React Vite with Tailwind CSS and TypeScript (Step by Step)
A complete step by step guide to building dark and light mode in React Vite using Tailwind CSS v4 and TypeScript, explaining the Context API, localStorage persistence, and why each part works the way it does.
How to Fetch Data in React - A Complete Guide with Loading, Error, and Abort
Fetch API data in React the right way - loading, error, empty state, AbortController cleanup, retry and refresh. Step by step with real mistakes shown.
How to Connect Supabase with Prisma ORM in Next.js
Step by step guide to connecting Supabase PostgreSQL to a Next.js project using Prisma ORM - schema setup, migrations, seeding, and Prisma Studio.
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation