Getting Started with Next.js and MDX

2 min read
By Rahul Gajbhiye
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Learn how to set up a powerful blog using Next.js and MDX with custom components.

Welcome to MDX Blogging

This is a sample blog post written in MDX. You can use all the power of Markdown combined with React components!

What is MDX?

MDX allows you to use JSX in your Markdown content. You can import components, export metadata, and write JSX directly in your markup.

function BlogPost() {
  return <h1>Hello from JSX!</h1>;
}
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This is an info callout. Perfect for highlighting important information!

Code Examples

Here's some JavaScript with syntax highlighting:

const greeting = "Hello, World!";

function sayHello(name) {
  return `Hello, ${name}!`;
}

console.log(sayHello("MDX"));

And here's some CSS:

.button {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #007acc, #0099ff);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: white;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

Pro Tip

Always include meaningful examples in your blog posts to help readers understand the concepts better!

Lists and Formatting

Here are some key benefits of using MDX:

  • Component Integration: Use React components directly in your content
  • Type Safety: Full TypeScript support for your components
  • Flexibility: Combine the simplicity of Markdown with the power of JSX
  • Performance: Static generation with Next.js for optimal performance
  1. First, install the necessary packages
  2. Set up your MDX configuration
  3. Create your first MDX file
  4. Build amazing content!

"The best way to learn is by doing. Start experimenting with MDX today!" - Anonymous Developer

That's it for this introduction. Happy blogging! 🚀