Next.js 15 Released with Major Performance Improvements

The Next.js team has announced the release of version 15, bringing substantial improvements to build performance and developer experience.

Key Features

• Turbopack Stable: The Rust-based bundler is now stable and default for development
• Improved Server Components: Better streaming and partial rendering capabilities
• Enhanced Image Optimization: Faster image loading with automatic format selection
• Better TypeScript Support: Improved type inference and error messages

Performance Gains

Early benchmarks show:

• 50% faster cold starts in development
• 30% reduction in build times for large applications
• Improved memory usage during builds

The team encourages developers to upgrade and test the new features in their applications.