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Getting Started with Next.js 15

October 15, 20248 min readBy You

Getting Started with Next.js 15

Next.js 15 brings powerful new features for building modern web applications. In this guide, we'll explore the key features and best practices.

What's New in Next.js 15

App Router

The App Router provides a more intuitive way to structure your application with file-based routing.

Server Components

Server Components allow you to render components on the server, reducing JavaScript sent to the browser.

Streaming

Streaming enables progressive rendering of your application, improving perceived performance.

Getting Started

npx create-next-app@latest my-app
cd my-app
npm run dev

Best Practices

  1. Use Server Components by default
  2. Leverage streaming for better performance
  3. Optimize images with the Image component
  4. Use dynamic imports for code splitting

Conclusion

Next.js 15 is a powerful framework for building modern web applications. Start building today!

Muhamad Fauzaan - Software Engineer Portfolio