For Next.js web applications, you typically don't need to strictly follow the traditional MVC pattern. Here's why and what to use instead:

Why Traditional MVC Isn't Ideal for Next.js

1. React's Component-Based Architecture: Next.js is built on React, which uses a component-based approach rather than separating views from controllers
2. Built-in Patterns: Next.js provides its own architectural patterns that are more suitable for modern web development
3. Server Components: Next.js 13+ App Router introduces Server Components that blur the traditional MVC boundaries

Better Patterns for Next.js

1. Feature-Based Organization

2. Layered Architecture

• Presentation Layer: React components and pages
• Business Logic Layer: Custom hooks, utilities, and services
• Data Layer: API routes, database queries, and external API calls

3. Recommended Structure

When You Might Consider MVC-Like Patterns

1. Large Enterprise Applications: For complex business logic
2. Team Familiarity: If your team is more comfortable with MVC
3. API-Heavy Applications: When building primarily API-focused apps

Modern Next.js Best Practices

1. Use Server Actions for form handling and mutations
2. Implement Route Handlers for API endpoints
3. Leverage Server Components for data fetching
4. Use Custom Hooks for client-side logic
5. Organize by Features rather than technical layers

The key is to embrace Next.js's built-in patterns rather than forcing traditional MVC concepts onto a React-based framework.