Customizing Styling and UI in Next.js: Exploring CSS Modules, Styled

In this section, we will explore how to customize the styling and user interface of your Next.js application using techniques like CSS modules, styled-components, and other UI libraries. We'll create a visually appealing and interactive interface for our application.

Using CSS Modules

CSS Modules is a technique that allows you to create independent and local CSS classes to customize the appearance of individual components. Here's an example of using CSS Modules in Next.js:

Create a CSS file with a name in the format {componentName}.module.css.

Use the CSS classes generated in your CSS module file within your React components:

import styles from './Button.module.css';

function Button() {
  return <button className={styles.button}>Click me</button>;
}

Using Styled Components

Styled Components enables you to write CSS directly within your React components using JavaScript syntax. Here's an example of using Styled Components in Next.js:

Install styled-components:

npm install styled-components

Use styled-components to style your components:

import styled from 'styled-components';

const Button = styled.button`
  background-color: #007bff;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 5px;
`;

Using Other UI Libraries

In addition to CSS modules and styled-components, you can also use UI libraries such as Material-UI, Ant Design, or Chakra UI to quickly and professionally customize the interface of your application.

Conclusion

This section has introduced you to customizing the styling and user interface of your Next.js application using techniques like CSS modules, styled-components, and other UI libraries. By applying these techniques, you can create an attractive and interactive interface for your application.