25, April 2026

React, next.js, and node.js: A practical framework comparison for full-stack development

VOLUME-12; ISSUE-4; APR-2026

Author(s): 1 Priti Sharma, 2 Pramila Joshi, 3 Seema Sharma,

Authors Affiliations:

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Application, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra Ranchi,  Noida Campus, India

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Application, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra Ranchi,    Noida Campus, India

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Application, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra Ranchi,    Noida Campus, India

DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202604022     |     Paper ID: IJIRMF202604022


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Abstract:  JavaScript eco system has got several tools in its kitty including React.js and Next.js each offering their own unique services for front end development. In addition to React.js and Next.js which offer specific services for front end development JavaScript also has tools such as Node.js providing backbone for many modern web applications. This paper aims to evaluate these three emerging technologies based on their architecture, scalability, performance and   user friendliness, to enable the service providers and clients to select the best fit as per their unique requirements.
Key Words: Next.js, React.js, Next.js, Node.js, web development, SSR, performance, scalability

1 Priti Sharma 2 Pramila Joshi 3 Seema Sharma, (2026); React, next.js, and node.js: A practical framework comparison for full-stack development, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-12, Issue-4, Available on –   https://www.ijirmf.com/

Web References:

  1. https://reactjs.org
  2. https://nextjs.org/
  3. https://github.com/facebook/react
  4. https://github.com/vercel/next.js
  5. https://flaviocopes.com/react/
  6. https://masteringnextjs.com/
  7. https://overreacted.io/
  8. https://testingjavascript.com/
  9. https://www.udemy.com/course/react-redux/
  10. https://nodejs.org/en/docs/
  11. https://expressjs.com/

 

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  1. Casciaro, M., & Marasoiu, L. (2022). Node.js Design Patterns. O’Reilly Media.

Wargo, J. (2022). Full-Stack React Projects: Build Modern Web Applications Using React 18, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. Packt Publishing

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