Originally the Stream-Pi website was made with static HTML, and PHP. With the release of Stream-Pi 1.0.0 (now 2.0.0) we thought a redesign was in order to make things more modern. So the site was rebuilt from the ground up using react, typescript, and nextjs.
React brings the Stream-Pi website into the modern era of web development and offers a faster, more robust experience for the end user. NextJS builds upon this with all the features you need for production: hybrid static & server rendering, TypeScript support, smart bundling, route pre-fetching, and more. without the need for additional configuration.
It'll also in general just be easier to maintain.
First, it is recommended that you read up on NextJS if you don't know a lot about it.
To learn more about Next.js, take a look at the following resources:
- Next.js Documentation - learn about Next.js features and API.
- Learn Next.js - an interactive Next.js tutorial.
Second, once you are ready you can check out CONTRIBUTING.md for information on how to contribute.
