Next.js is a popular framework that builds on top of React. I find that I quickly get drawn into working with it, as I enjoy its features and capabilities. In the NextJS conference which happened in Oct 2022. NextJs version 13 was released. This is a major release and lot of new features introduced in this release. At the time when this was released there are some features which are ready to use in production and some are in beta phase. Below are the few features,
New Features in NextJS 13
- Server Components: These components are rendered on the server, which can improve performance and SEO. They can also be used to implement server-side rendering (SSR) for pages that previously required client-side rendering (CSR).
- Routing System: The new routing system is more flexible and easier to use. It supports nested routes, layouts, and streaming rendering.
- Improved Data Fetching: The way data is fetched in Next.js has been simplified, making it easier to write efficient and performant applications.
- New Image Component: The new Image component is more efficient and can be used to lazy load images.
- Turbopack: This new bundler is designed to improve performance and reduce bundle size. t uses ESM modules, tree shaking, and other techniques to optimize your application.
- New Font system: The new Font system automatically optimizes your fonts, removes external network requests, and self-hosts any font file.
For more information on the new features in Next.js 13, please see the release notes: https://nextjs.org/blog/next-13.