How to Hire a Next.js Developer in 2026

The landscape of hiring React and Next.js developers has shifted dramatically. With the advent of React 19, Server Actions, and the App Router, you can no longer rely on simple 'vibe coding'.

The Real Engineering Perspective

You need real engineering. As Boniqx (Bon Andre T. Opina), I've seen firsthand how startups fail by hiring developers who ship fast but break architecture. Hiring a true Next.js expert means looking for someone who understands fullstack principles, web vitals, and scalable state management.