Deep Dive into Next.js for Beginners

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) S-08-02, Jalan Teknologi 5, Kuala Lumpur, 57000

GDG on Campus Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This intends to be a workshop plus discussion session getting users to ask questions and learn about NextJs/ReactJs to build a frontend application which is aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal 1: No Poverty. Participants will learn frontend states behavior and build simple APIs with NextJs route handlers.

Jul 29, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM (UTC)

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About this event

🌐 Deep Dive into Next.js for Beginners

Build Sustainable Web Apps with GDSC APU & Google Developer Groups

Tired of frontend confusion? 🚀 Level up your web dev skills from zero to deploy in just 3 hours! Join GDSC APU for a hands-on workshop where you’ll master Next.js (the React framework powering Netflix, Twitch, and more) while building tools aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal #1: No Poverty.

🔥 What You’ll Build & Learn

  • React fundamentals: useState, useEffect, and component magic

  • Next.js superpowers: Server Components, API routes (no backend needed!), and modern deployment

  • Real-world mini-app: Create a frontend that tackles poverty data visualization (yes, you’ll ship code!)

  • Q&A deep dives: Ask our Web Dev Lead anything about React/Next.js career paths

👨‍💻 Hosted by

Wei Hup Tan (GDSC APU Web Dev Lead)
Your guide to clean code, efficient workflows, and avoiding beginner pitfalls

📅 Event Details

  • When: Mon, 29 July 2025 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM (3 hours, PHYSICAL ONLY)

  • Where: APU Campus, Room S-08-02 (bring your laptop!)

  • For: Total beginners to React/Next.js (basic Node.js/npm/git is all you need!)

  • Pax: 80 spots — first-come, first-served!

⚙️ Prep Checklist

  1. Install Node.js + npm (nodejs.org )

  2. Install Git (git-scm.com )

  3. No prior React experience needed — we start from scratch!

💡 Why Attend?

  • Free swag? Just bring your curiosity! (No cost, no budget — pure tech love 💙)

  • Build for impact: Code apps that advance UN SDG #1 (No Poverty)

  • Network: Connect with GDSC APU’s dev community

  • Resume-ready: Add “Next.js” to your skills before internship season!

🎯 Secure Your Spot!

👉 [REGISTER NOW]
Spots are limited — 80 seats fill FAST!

✨ GDSC APU x Google Developer Groups

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Organizers

  • Suzanne Lai

    Organizer

  • Dalton Gan

    Mobile App Department Lead

  • Chai Cheng Xun

    Cybersecurity Department Lead

  • Tan Wei Hup

    Web Dev Department Lead

  • Sean Ng

    Asia Pacific University

    PR Member

  • Mervin Ooi

    App Dev Department Trainee

  • William Cheng

    General Trainee

  • Siew Win Ling

    APU

    AI Department Lead

  • Low Ze Xuan

    Cybersecurity Department Trainee

  • William Jonathan

    Web Dev Department Co-Lead

  • Jun Shen Wong

    Creative Marketing Lead

  • Cindy Pua

    Web Dev Department Trainee

  • Tien Tien

    AI Department Trainee

  • Tze Jiun Lim

    App Dev Department Trainee

  • Kai Jack Chin

    General Trainee

  • Jaden Goh

    Creative Marketing Member

  • Samantha Ker Xin Tee

    Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) University in Kuala Lumpur

    AI Department Co-Lead

  • Renzhi Marcus Chan

    General Trainee

  • Nasif Muhtasim

    GDGoC

    Treasurer

  • Puteri Hannah Daud

    Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation

    AI Department Trainee

  • Amelia Sow Jing Yi

    Creative Marketing Member

  • Eric Hendryani

    Cybersecurity Co-Lead

  • Haiqal Ashraf

    PR Team Member

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