Next.js

We've shipped some quality-of-life improvements to Next.js with 12.3:

• Improved Fast Refresh
• TypeScript Auto-Install
• Image Component
• SWC Minifier
• New Router + Layouts Update

We're laying the foundation for the future of Next.js with 12.2:

• Middleware (Stable)
• On-Demand ISR (Stable)
• Edge API Routes (Experimental)
• Edge SSR (Experimental)
• SWC Plugins (Experimental)
• Improvements to next/image

This RFC outlines the biggest update to Next.js since it was introduced in 2016:

• Nested Layouts: Build complex applications with nested routes.
• Designed for Server Components: Optimized for subtree navigation.
• Improved Data Fetching: Fetch in layouts while avoiding waterfalls.
• Using React 18 Features: Streaming, Transitions, and Suspense.
• Client and Server Routing: Server-centric routing with SPA-like behavior.
• 100% incrementally adoptable: No breaking changes so you can adopt gradually.
• Advanced Routing Conventions: Offscreen stashing, instant transitions, and more.

We're excited to release one of our most requested features with Next.js 12.1:

• On-demand ISR (Beta)
• Expanded Support for SWC
• next/jest Plugin
• Faster Minification with SWC (RC)
• Self-Hosting Improvements
• React 18 & Server Components (Alpha)
• Developer Survey

We're thrilled to announce our improved Next.js Discord community enabling developers to chat about Next.js, ask questions, show off their projects, and find Next.js jobs. The new features include:

• New Member Onboarding Flow
• Revised Channel Structure
• Custom Discord Bot