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How does Next.js handle API routes and why is it different from using Express separately?

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  • Next.js allows you to define APIs inside the pages/api/ or app/api/ directory.
  • They run as serverless functions deployed on demand.
  • Unlike Express, you don’t need separate hosting for backend APIs — they’re bundled within the Next.js app, making deployment simpler.

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