Next.js with a separate server - good idea?

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Next.js + server architecture
01:26 Downside of serverless functions
04:19 Benefits of separate server
05:52 Authentication architecture
07:30 Folder structure
08:05 Next.js authentication
12:21 Express API authentication
15:21 Request from Next.js server to Express API
18:05 Request from Next.js client to Express API
19:41 Audience claim

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