Summary  
This chapter covers how to create a reusable layout component in a React/Next.js app by using the children prop for component composition and consistent page templating with navigation.  

General domain of usage  
Web application dashboards and multi-page navigation layouts

Let's design a layout for the entire app. In this scenario, we'll create a component that aids in navigating through the app's pages and also provides the option to log out (more on authorization in upcoming chapters).

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Now, let's generate a `layout.tsx` for the dashboard. Within the `/dashboard` folder, introduce a new file named `layout.tsx` and insert the following code:

In this code, a few key actions are happening. Let's take a closer look:
- We are bringing in the `<SideNav />` component and making it part of our layout. Any components we import here become part of the overall page design;
- The `<Layout />` component has a `children` prop. This "child" can be either a page or another layout. Specifically, the pages located in `/dashboard` will be automatically placed within a `<Layout />`.


Now, attempt to follow the link <a href="http://localhost:3000/dashboard" target="_blank" style="color: #ff8a00; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: .3s ease-in-out" onmouseover="this.style.color='#ff0000'" onmouseout="this.style.color='#d27204'" >http://localhost:3000/dashboard</a> and navigate between the dashboard and the invoices page.

Learn to build modern, high-performance web applications using Next.js. Set up projects with structured layouts, styling, and routing for seamless navigation. Fetch and display data efficiently while optimizing rendering and performance. Implement advanced features like pagination, CRUD operations, and global search for dynamic web apps. Deploy your Next.js projects and connect them with databases, and add authentication to protect user data.

Let's discuss what you need to learn before diving into the Next.js framework, what to expect from this course, and what you'll build.

We will set up the project, inspect ways to add styling to our app and cover visual aspects such as images, fonts, pages, and layouts.

Learn how to easily create and manage a new view for your app and navigate through all pages seamlessly with an incorporated routing system.

Deploy the Next.js app using GitHub and Vercel accounts. Additionally, establish a database to supply the app with the necessary data.

Consider how to obtain and show data to the user clearly and efficiently.

Discover how to implement modern web features such as pagination, CRUD operations, global search, form validation, and more.

Authentication implementation in Next.js.

Building a Common Layout Component

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Building a Common Layout Component

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