NextJS Is Hard To Self Host

Dax, the spearhead of the Open Next project, explains why hosting NextJS is complex and refutes the common notion that it's as simple as 'just throwing it in a Docker container.' NextJS's unique capabilities around infrastructure and performance require specific setups often tied to Vercel's advanced hosting platform. Open Next aims to provide solutions for these challenges through a community-driven reverse engineering effort. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of VC funding in open source projects, highlighting potential issues and benefits.