Should I ditch NextJs for MF? Module Federation (MF) with Next.js: Potential for Native Support and Best Practices.

[areeshalam]

Hi Next.js devs,

I’m working on a large-scale social network platform and I’m exploring microfrontend (MF) architecture for my frontend to allow multiple teams to collaborate and scale independently. I’ve considered Next.js for its excellent developer experience, SSR, and static site generation, but I’m facing a dilemma regarding the integration of module federation.

Background:

• My app will eventually have multiple teams working on different parts of the frontend.
• I want to ensure that each team can work independently on their own microfrontends while still being able to share common components, libraries, and business logic.
• While Next.js is great for SSR and static site generation, it currently lacks native support for module federation, which seems like a critical requirement for my architecture.

My Questions:

1. Is there any plan for official module federation (MF) support in Next.js?
I understand that Next.js provides a solid architecture for building single applications but integrating multiple microfrontends might require specific features like MF. Are there any discussions or plans about adding MF support natively to Next.js?

2. What is the recommended approach for integrating MF into a Next.js project?
If I want to implement MF with Next.js (either now or in the future), what tools or best practices do you recommend for achieving this? Should I rely on Webpack or Vite for MF, and how can I integrate that cleanly with Next.js?

3. How should I handle scalability and independent deployment of microfrontends in Next.js?
My project will grow significantly, and I’m looking for a way to scale it as independently as possible. Would Next.js’ current routing and layout system be a bottleneck, or is it possible to maintain clean modularity with Next.js while using MF?

4. Hybrid Approach with Next.js & MF:
Would it be feasible to use a hybrid approach where Next.js handles certain pages/routes, and MF is used for specific, isolated parts of the app? How would this work in practice, and what trade-offs should I consider?

5. Is Next.js suitable for a microfrontend architecture?
From your experience, is Next.js a good candidate for projects heavily relying on microfrontends, or would a different framework (like Vite or a Webpack-based solution) be a better fit for scaling multiple teams and micro-applications?

I appreciate any insights or experiences you can share, especially regarding module federation integration with Next.js.

Thanks in advance!