Next.js 15 Beta Adds PPR & Faster Turbopack Compiler
Vercel launches Next.js 15 beta featuring a new Turbopack compiler, Partial Prerendering, and enhanced support for Server Components.
Next.js 15 Beta Out
Next.js 15 Beta Released by Vercel
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Aims to push React-based web development further with smarter builds and server-side logic improvements.
New Compiler: Turbopack as Default
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Replaces Webpack in development mode.
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Offers 5x faster cold starts and ~700x faster updates on large projects.
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Built in Rust for performance and scalability.
Partial Prerendering (PPR)
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Allows pre-rendering of static parts of a page while deferring dynamic ones until request time.
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Combines SSG and SSR in a single page for optimal performance and SEO.
Improved Server Components Support
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React Server Components (RSC) now fully integrated and stable.
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Reduces bundle sizes by enabling server-only logic.
Enhanced App Router Stability
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Bug fixes and better dev experience with file-based routing and layouts.
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Refined loading UI and error boundaries.
Better TypeScript Integration
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Faster type checking and IntelliSense.
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Improved support for strict mode and automatic types in layouts and API routes.
Optimized Image Component
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Image optimization is faster with AVIF and WebP by default.
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Includes support for responsive images and aspect-ratio controls.
Built-In SEO Helpers
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Metadata API makes SEO configuration more declarative and dynamic.
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Supports dynamic metadata generation based on page props.
Enhanced Middleware & Edge Functions
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Easier creation and deployment of Edge APIs.
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Lower latency and tighter integration with Vercel’s Edge Network.
CLI & DevTools Upgrades
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Faster next dev and smarter error messages.
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New profiling tools available in Next DevTools extension.
