How to implement a sticky header in Next.js

Implementing a sticky header in a Next.js application involves using a combination of CSS and JavaScript. You can achieve this effect by fixing the header position when the user scrolls down the page. Here's a simple example:

1. Create a new Next.js app:

   If you haven't already created a Next.js app, you can use the following commands to set up a new project:

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   npx create-next-app my-sticky-header-app
   
   cd my-sticky-header-app
   

2. Create a new component for your header:

   Create a new file for your header component. For example, you can create a file named Header.js in the components directory:

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   // components/Header.js
   
   import React from 'react';
   import styles from './Header.module.css';
   
   const Header = () => {
     return (
       <header className={styles.header}>
         <h1>Sticky Header</h1>
       </header>
     );
   };
   
   export default Header;
   

3. Create a CSS module for styling the header:

   Create a CSS module file (e.g., Header.module.css) in the styles directory:

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   /* styles/Header.module.css */
   
   .header {
     position: fixed;
     top: 0;
     left: 0;
     width: 100%;
     padding: 20px;
     background-color: #333;
     color: white;
     text-align: center;
     z-index: 1000;
   }
   

4. Import and use the header component in your pages:

   In your pages (e.g., pages/index.js), import and use the Header component:

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   // pages/index.js
   
   import React from 'react';
   import Header from '../components/Header';
   
   const Home = () => {
     return (
       <div>
         <Header />
         <div>
           {/* Your page content goes here */}
           <h2>Welcome to my Next.js app!</h2>
           {/* ... */}
         </div>
       </div>
     );
   };
   
   export default Home;
   

5. Run your Next.js app:

   Start your Next.js app using the following command:

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   npm run dev
   

   Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser to see the sticky header in action.

This is a basic example to get you started. You may need to adjust the styles and structure based on your specific design requirements. Additionally, you can enhance the behavior with JavaScript if you have specific interactions in mind, such as hiding the header on scroll down and showing it on scroll up.