Getting Started with Next.js 16
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Getting Started with Next.js 16

Learn how to build modern web applications with Next.js 16 and React Server Components.

Bishen Patel
January 15, 2024
5 min read

Getting Started with Next.js 16

Next.js 16 introduces powerful new features that make building web applications easier and more efficient than ever before.

What's New in Next.js 16

Next.js 16 brings several exciting features:

  • Improved Performance: Faster builds and better runtime performance
  • Enhanced Caching: New caching APIs with better control
  • Turbopack Stable: The new bundler is now production-ready
  • React 19 Support: Full support for the latest React features
Next.js Performance Dashboard

Getting Started

To create a new Next.js 16 project, run:

\\\`bash

npx create-next-app@latest my-app

cd my-app

npm run dev

\\\`

Next.js Project Structure

Building Your First Page

Create a new page by adding a file to the app directory:

\\\`tsx

export default function Home() {

return

Hello, Next.js 16!

}

\\\`

The App Router makes it easy to create pages and layouts with a file-based routing system.

Next.js App Router Example

Conclusion

Next.js 16 is a powerful framework that continues to push the boundaries of what's possible with React and web development.

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Comments (2)

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Alex JohnsonJan 20, 2024

Great article! Very informative and well-written. Looking forward to more content like this.

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Sarah ChenJan 19, 2024

Thanks for sharing this. The examples really helped me understand the concepts better.