intermediate

Route Handlers example 45

A focused Next.js example for route handlers with output and explanation.

Route Handlers example 45
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Input

Terminal

Success

Ready.

Run code to see output here.

What this example teaches

Route Handlers

Output

NextJS pre-renders page static HTML during build or dynamic JSON on runtime fetch.

Line-by-line explanation

  • Line 1 sets up the Route Handlers example: import { NextResponse } from "next/server";.
  • Line 2 adds one required part of the working pattern: blank line.
  • Line 3 adds one required part of the working pattern: export async function GET() {.
  • Line 4 exposes the output so you can verify the behavior: return NextResponse.json({ active: true, total: 94 });.
  • Line 5 adds one required part of the working pattern: }.

Why this example is useful

This example is useful because it isolates route handlers without surrounding noise, so you can see the idea clearly.

Where it is used in real projects

Route Handlers appears in real Next.js work when a feature needs a clear pattern that can be reviewed and changed safely.

Beginner variation

Change one label, value or condition in the Route Handlers example and run it again.

Advanced variation

Combine Route Handlers with validation, error handling or reusable structure.