How to create and use aliases in NextJS

A guide for setting up, creating and using aliases in NextJS.

Oscar de la Hera Gomez
Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 04/17/2024 at 10:17
Last Updated on 04/17/2024 at 12:59
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A guide for setting up, creating and using aliases in NextJS.

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Please note that Aliases come setup out of the box when creating a new NextJS project.

How to create a Typescript NextJS project that uses Tailwind CSS

Step One: Update the tsconfig.json

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Update the tsconfig to include a baseUrl ("./src") and any relevant paths.

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Step Two: Implement

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Import a new file or update the import of an existing file to use the alias.

Step Three: Test

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Run the app locally or deploy to Vercel to confirm changes.

How to deploy a NextJS project to Vercel

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