Next.js 14 released with improved performance, partial prerendering and server actions

Next.js, often referred to as “the React Framework for the Web”, has recently launched its 14th version, packed with numerous new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. This release follows extensive work on Next.js 13 to boost local development performance in both the Pages and App Router. The Turbopack Rust-based bundler, designed for JavaScript and TypeScript, which is Vercel’s successor to Webpack, is predicted to achieve stable status in an upcoming minor release.

One of the key advancements in Next.js 14 is the experimental preview of partial prerendering. This compiler optimization for dynamic content aims to provide a speedy initial static response. Next.js 14 also includes a stable implementation of Server Actions. This feature allows the definition of asynchronous server functions that can be called directly from components.

Lastly, this new version introduces some enhancements in metadata. With these improvements, Next.js continues to evolve, offering more tools and solutions for developers working on the web.