Building with Next.js 16

Next.js 16 brings significant improvements to the framework. Here's what's new and why it matters.

Server Components by Default

React Server Components are now the default, making apps faster out of the box.

Improved Caching

The new caching layer is more granular and predictable, reducing unnecessary re-renders.

Enhanced TypeScript Support

Better type inference across server and client boundaries.

Performance

Benchmarks show 30-40% improvement in cold start times compared to v15.