Nextjs FAQ
When to Use Direct API Calls vs. Next.js Server Proxy Use Next.js API Routes when: You need to hide API keys or other secrets You want to aggregate multiple API calls You need to transform data before sending it to the client Your API requires complex authentication that’s better handled server-side Direct API calls might be acceptable when: The API is public and requires no sensitive credentials You’re working with a simple prototype The backend already handles CORS and is specifically designed for browser access You need real-time updates (although you could still use WebSockets through Next....