Getting Started with Next.js 15

Getting Started with Next.js 15

Next.js 15 is here, and it brings a host of exciting features that make building web applications even more powerful and efficient.

What's New in Next.js 15?

Next.js 15 introduces several improvements:

  • Turbopack Dev: Faster local development with Turbopack
  • Enhanced Caching: Improved default caching behavior
  • React 19 Support: Built-in support for React 19 features
  • Server Actions: Simplified data mutations

Why Choose Next.js?

Next.js has become the go-to framework for React applications because it offers:

  1. Server-Side Rendering (SSR): Better SEO and initial page load performance
  2. Static Site Generation (SSG): Pre-render pages at build time
  3. API Routes: Build your backend alongside your frontend
  4. File-based Routing: Intuitive routing based on your file structure

Getting Started

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

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

Your application will be running at http://localhost:3000.

Conclusion

Next.js 15 continues to improve the developer experience while providing excellent performance for end users. Whether you're building a simple blog or a complex web application, Next.js has the tools you need.