Next.js 14 introduces several groundbreaking features that make building modern web applications easier and more efficient than ever before.

What's New in Next.js 14

The App Router has been stabilized, bringing a new paradigm for building React applications with file-based routing, nested layouts, and server components by default.

Server Components

Server Components allow you to render components on the server, reducing the amount of JavaScript sent to the client and improving initial page load times.

// This component runs on the server

export default async function Page() {

const data = await fetchData();

return <div>{data}</div>;

}

Improved Performance

Next.js 14 includes significant performance improvements, including:

Getting Started

To create a new Next.js 14 project, run:

npx create-next-app@latest my-app

This will set you up with the latest version including TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and the App Router.

Conclusion

Next.js 14 represents a significant step forward in the React ecosystem, making it easier to build fast, scalable web applications.