Next.js vs Remix vs Nuxt comparison - Practice Questions

Challenge - 5 Problems

🧠 Conceptual

intermediate

Which framework uses Vue.js as its core?

Among Next.js, Remix, and Nuxt, which one is built on Vue.js?

A Nuxt

B Remix

C Next.js

D All three use Vue.js

💡 Hint

Think about which framework is the official Vue.js meta-framework.

Nuxt is built on Vue.js. Next.js and Remix are React-based frameworks.

❓ component_behavior

intermediate

What is the default routing behavior in Next.js?

How does Next.js handle routing by default?

A Routes are generated from a JSON config file

B Routes are manually configured in a central routing file

C Routes are automatically created from API endpoints

D Routes are defined by files inside the 'pages' directory

💡 Hint

Think about how file names relate to URLs in Next.js.

Next.js uses file-based routing where each file in the 'pages' folder corresponds to a route.

❓ lifecycle

advanced

Which framework introduced server actions for server-side mutations?

Next.js, Remix, and Nuxt all support server-side rendering. Which one introduced server actions as a new way to handle server-side mutations?

A Next.js

B None of them support server actions

C Remix

D Nuxt

💡 Hint

This feature is part of the latest Next.js App Router updates.

Next.js introduced server actions in its App Router to simplify server-side mutations without API routes.

📝 Syntax

advanced

Identify the correct way to fetch data server-side in Remix

Which code snippet correctly fetches data server-side in Remix?

NextJS

export async function loader() {
  // fetch data here
}

A export async function fetchData() { return await fetch('/api/data') }

B export async function getServerSideProps() { return { props: {} } }

C export async function loader() { return fetch('/api/data').then(res => res.json()) }

D export async function load() { return fetch('/api/data') }

💡 Hint

Remix uses a special function named 'loader' for server-side data fetching.

In Remix, the 'loader' function runs on the server to fetch data before rendering.

🔧 Debug

expert

Why does this Nuxt 3 page fail to render the fetched data?

Consider this Nuxt 3 page code snippet:

export default {
  async asyncData() {
    const res = await fetch('https://api.example.com/data')
    return { items: await res.json() }
  }
}

Why might the page fail to show the 'items' data?

A The fetch URL is incorrect and causes a network error

B The 'asyncData' method is deprecated in Nuxt 3 and should be replaced with 'useAsyncData' inside setup

C The returned object keys must be wrapped in a 'data' property

D The 'asyncData' method must be synchronous in Nuxt 3

💡 Hint

Nuxt 3 uses the Composition API and new data fetching methods.

In Nuxt 3, 'asyncData' is replaced by 'useAsyncData' composable inside the setup function for fetching data.

Practice

1. Which JavaScript framework does Nuxt.js primarily use?

easy

A. Vue.js

B. React

C. Angular

D. Svelte

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify Nuxt.js framework

   Nuxt.js is a framework built on top of Vue.js to help build server-rendered Vue applications.

2. Step 2: Compare with other frameworks

   Next.js and Remix use React, while Nuxt.js uses Vue.js.

3. Final Answer:

   Vue.js -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Nuxt.js = Vue.js [OK]

Hint: Nuxt always pairs with Vue.js, not React or others [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing Nuxt.js with Next.js and choosing React
• Thinking Nuxt uses Angular or Svelte
• Assuming all three use the same framework

2. Which of the following is the correct way to create a new Next.js page component?

easy

A. const Page = () => { Hello } export default Page

B. function Page() { return Hello } export Page

C. export default function Page() { return Hello }

D. export function Page() { return Hello }

Solution

1. Step 1: Check correct export syntax

   Next.js pages require a default export of a React component function.

2. Step 2: Validate component syntax

   export default function Page() { return
   Hello } correctly exports a function component as default returning JSX.

3. Final Answer:

   export default function Page() { return <div>Hello</div> } -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Default export + function component = export default function Page() { return
   Hello
   } [OK]

Hint: Next.js pages must default export a React component [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Forgetting default keyword in export
• Missing return statement in arrow function
• Using named export instead of default

3. Given the following Remix loader function, what will be the JSON response?

export async function loader() {
  return { message: 'Hello from Remix' };
}

medium

A. Response with JSON body { message: 'Hello from Remix' }

B. { message: 'Hello from Remix' }

C. Undefined

D. SyntaxError

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand Remix loader return

   Remix loader functions must return a Response or data wrapped by Remix to send JSON.

2. Step 2: Recognize automatic JSON response

   Returning a plain object causes Remix to send a JSON response with that object as body.

3. Final Answer:

   Response with JSON body { message: 'Hello from Remix' } -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Remix loader returns JSON response = Response with JSON body { message: 'Hello from Remix' } [OK]

Hint: Remix loader returns data as JSON response automatically [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming plain object is returned directly to client
• Expecting undefined or error from loader
• Confusing Remix loader with Next.js getServerSideProps

4. Identify the error in this Nuxt page component code:

<script setup>
const message = 'Hello Nuxt'
</script>

<template>
  <h1>{{ msg }}</h1>
</template>

medium

A. Missing export default statement

B. Variable name mismatch: 'message' vs 'msg'

C. Incorrect script tag, should be <script> only

D. Template syntax error, must use v-text

Solution

1. Step 1: Check variable declaration

   The script defines a variable named 'message'.

2. Step 2: Check template usage

   The template tries to display 'msg', which is undefined.

3. Final Answer:

   Variable name mismatch: 'message' vs 'msg' -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Variable names must match in script and template [OK]

Hint: Match variable names exactly between script and template [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using different variable names in template and script
• Forgetting to use
• Thinking export default is required with

5. You want to build a server-rendered app with React and prefer file-based routing plus API routes. Which framework fits best?

hard

A. Angular Universal

B. Remix

C. Nuxt.js

D. Next.js

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify framework features

   Next.js supports React, file-based routing, and API routes out of the box.

2. Step 2: Compare with other options

   Nuxt.js uses Vue, Remix uses React but does not have built-in API routes, Angular Universal is Angular-based.

3. Final Answer:

   Next.js -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   React + file routing + API routes = Next.js [OK]

Hint: Next.js = React + file routing + API routes [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Choosing Nuxt.js for React apps
• Assuming Remix has built-in API routes
• Confusing Angular Universal with React frameworks