Sébastien TIMONER
Expert in web development and technical team management, I specialize in creating and optimizing high-performance digital solutions. With deep expertise in modern technologies like React.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Symfony, Docker, and FrankenPHP, I ensure the success of complex SaaS projects, from design to production, for companies across various sectors, at offroadLabs.
As you might know, Next.js 15 is here! 🎉 And, as usual, it comes packed with goodies. From new hooks to lightning-fast bundling with Turbopack, and enhanced TypeScript optimization, front-end developers have plenty to be excited about. Let's review all these new features and see how to make the most of them. Ready? Let's dive in! 🚀
useServerContext
and useClientContext
: Simplified Context ManagementThe useServerContext
and useClientContext
hooks provide native management of server and client-specific contexts. No more juggling between environments! With these hooks, you can directly access relevant data based on the environment, all in a straightforward way.
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These hooks enable smoother management of server and client-specific information without compromising performance. Pretty handy, right? 😉
useLoadingState
: Native Loading ManagementThe useLoadingState
hook simplifies loading state management, offering a native alternative to more hacky approaches. Perfect for knowing when to display loaders!
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With useLoadingState
, you can keep track of loading states natively, enabling better UX without cluttering your code.
Meet Turbopack, Next.js's new bundler! Designed to leverage multithread architecture, Turbopack drastically reduces build and rebuild times, especially for large projects. Say goodbye to long waits and hello to instant builds.
To enable Turbopack, simply add this experimental configuration to your next.config.js
file:
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Turbopack works with a modular approach, analyzing only the necessary parts. The result? Faster builds and maximum development reactivity, even on large projects.
Next.js 15 also improves error handling, making error messages more precise and logs more comprehensive. This makes debugging faster and helps diagnose issues quickly in production.
Here's how to capture errors with Next.js to better handle critical cases:
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These improvements simplify debugging and enhance security by limiting sensitive information exposure.
For applications requiring fast server-side rendering (SSR), Next.js 15 improves SSR streaming, making the user experience smoother. Progressive rendering allows sending priority components as soon as they're ready, optimizing perceived loading time.
Imagine a product page where critical information like images and price should be displayed first:
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This approach ensures users see essential information first, improving the loading experience.
TypeScript fans won't be disappointed. Next.js 15 enhances TS support with:
useServerContext
.If not already done, Next.js generates an optimized tsconfig.json
file for TypeScript, with a configuration that facilitates path management and module resolution:
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This configuration helps reduce path conflicts and ensures modules are properly managed in your project.
Next.js 15 brings substantial improvements to speed up development and make our applications more performant. From hooks for context management to Turbopack for fast builds, TypeScript optimizations, and more. This update has everything needed to make your code shine and increase productivity. Ready to adopt these new features? Next.js 15 is waiting for you!
Happy coding and see you soon! 🚀