How to set up a custom server in Next.js

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How to set up a custom server in Next.js?

Next.js includes its own server with next start by default. If you have an existing backend, you can still use it with Next.js (this is not a custom server). A custom Next.js server allows you to programmatically start a server for custom patterns. The majority of the time, you will not need this approach. However, it's available if you need to eject.

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Is this How to set up a custom server in Next.js tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 85 of 94 in the free Next.js roadmap, in stage 31, Custom Server. If you are new to Next.js, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.

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