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Q1Domain Verified
When migrating from the Pages Router to the App Router in Next.js 15, which of the following is the primary advantage of the App Router's file-system-based routing regarding server-side rendering (SSR) and data fetching?
Server Components are the default rendering paradigm, enabling direct data fetching on the server within the component itself, eliminating the need for explicit `getServerSideProps` for many use cases.
The introduction of `getServerSideProps` within `page.js` files allows for more granular control over SSR without needing separate configuration files.
The App Router mandates the use of API Routes for all server-side data fetching, ensuring a clear separation of concerns.
Static Site Generation (SSG) is automatically applied to all routes by default, simplifying deployment.
Q2Domain Verified
In the context of Next.js 15's App Router, what is the primary role of a `layout.js` file within a directory, and how does it differ from a `page.js` file?
`layout.js` defines the UI for a specific route segment and its children, while `page.js` defines the root layout for the entire application.
`layout.js` is used exclusively for server-side rendering of shared components, while `page.js` can be either client or server rendere
`layout.js` is responsible for defining shared UI that persists across multiple route segments, whereas `page.js` defines the unique UI for a specific route.
D) `layout.js` handles routing logic and navigation, while `page.js` displays the content for a given URL.
Q3Domain Verified
Consider the following Next.js 15 App Router file structure. If a user navigates to `/dashboard/settings/profile`, which `page.js` file will be rendered, and what layout structure will be applied? ``` app/ ├── layout.js ├── page.js └── dashboard/ ├── layout.js ├── page.js └── settings/ ├── layout.js └── page.js ```
D) `app/dashboard/settings/page.js` will be rendered, with only `app/layout.js` and `app/dashboard/settings/layout.js` applied.
`app/page.js` will be rendered, with only `app/layout.js` applie
`app/dashboard/settings/page.js` will be rendered, with layouts from `app/layout.js`, `app/dashboard/layout.js`, and `app/dashboard/settings/layout.js` applied.
`app/dashboard/page.js` will be rendered, with layouts from `app/layout.js` and `app/dashboard/layout.js` applied.

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