Migrating from Angular to React: A Practical Roadmap

Many enterprises adopted Angular in the early 2010s. While still powerful, Angular’s steep learning curve and ecosystem fatigue push teams toward React and frameworks like Next.js.

Step 1: Start Greenfield

Don’t refactor the old Angular codebase. Instead, spin up a Next.js project and replicate your core routes with modern components.

Step 2: Page-by-Page Migration

Prioritize high-traffic or SEO-critical pages. Redirect Angular routes progressively until the React versions are stable.

Step 3: Reuse APIs

You don’t need to replace the backend. Keep existing REST/GraphQL APIs and connect them directly to your React components.

Step 4: Optimize & Deploy

Use Next.js features like getServerSideProps, Image, and next-seo for performance and SEO gains.

The result: a smooth migration with minimal downtime and faster delivery of business value.