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Next.js 15: What's New and How to Upgrade

A comprehensive guide to the new features in Next.js 15 and step-by-step instructions for upgrading.

Vivek Singh
December 10, 2024

Introduction

Next.js 15 brings significant improvements to the React framework we all love. Let's explore what's new and how to upgrade your existing projects.

Key Features

Turbopack Stable

Turbopack is now stable and provides significantly faster build times.

React 19 Support

Next.js 15 fully supports React 19 with all its new features including:

  • Improved Server Components
  • Better streaming support
  • New hooks

    Enhanced Caching

    The caching behavior has been refined for better performance.

    Upgrading Your Project

    Here's a step-by-step guide:

    1. Update your dependencies:

  • npm install next@15 react@19 react-dom@19
    

    2. Update your configuration if needed.

    3. Test thoroughly before deploying.

    Conclusion

    Next.js 15 is a solid release that improves developer experience and application performance.

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    Next.jsReactWeb Development
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    Vivek Singh

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    Full-stack developer passionate about modern web technologies.