What are some effective error handling techniques in Next.js?

What are some effective error handling techniques in Next.js?

In Next.js, you can handle errors using custom error pages, try-catch blocks, and error boundaries. Would you like to know more about any specific technique?

Can you explain how to create a custom error page?

Sure! To create a custom error page, you can create a file named _error.js in the pages directory. This file will be used to render your custom error messages.

What about using try-catch blocks?

Try-catch blocks can be used in your API routes or getServerSideProps to catch errors and handle them gracefully. You can return a specific error response or redirect the user.

How do error boundaries work in Next.js?

Error boundaries are React components that catch JavaScript errors in their child component tree. You can create an error boundary component and wrap it around parts of your application to catch errors.