Next.js from Development to Deployment - Showcase Component

The video tutorial guides viewers through creating a showcase component in React, styled with CSS modules. It covers importing images, building the component with HTML elements, and integrating it into a layout. The tutorial also demonstrates using the router for conditional rendering, ensuring the showcase appears only on the homepage. The video concludes with a brief introduction to data fetching methods in Next.js, setting the stage for further exploration of API routes.

What is the primary purpose of the 'showcase.js' component in the React application?

• To display a navigation menu

• To serve as a footer for the website

• To manage user authentication

• To act as a hero image with text on the homepage

Which CSS technique is used to create an overlay effect on the showcase component?

• Flexbox

• Grid layout

• Pseudo-selector

• Media queries

Where should the showcase component be placed within the layout to ensure it appears correctly?

• In the sidebar

• Above the header

• Below the header

• In the footer

How can the showcase component be restricted to only display on the homepage?

• By setting a global variable

• By using a CSS class

• By modifying the HTML structure

• By using the 'useRouter' hook to check the pathname

What is the purpose of the 'useRouter' hook in the context of the showcase component?

• To access the current route's pathname

• To manage state across components

• To handle form submissions

• To fetch data from an API