Getting Started with Next.js 14

# Getting Started with Next.js 14 Next.js 14 introduces several exciting features that make it even more powerful for building modern web applications. ## What's New in Next.js 14 ### 1. Turbopack (Stable) Turbopack is now stable and provides: - 700x faster updates than Webpack - 10x faster updates than Vite - Native support for TypeScript and JSX ### 2. Server Actions (Stable) Server Actions are now stable and allow you to: - Mutate data directly from components - Reduce client-side JavaScript - Simplify data fetching patterns ### 3. Partial Prerendering (Preview) A new rendering model that combines: - Static shell for instant loading - Dynamic slots for personalized content - Best of both worlds performance ## Setting Up a New Project ```bash npx create-next-app@latest my-app --typescript --tailwind --app cd my-app npm run dev ``` ## Best Practices 1. **Use the App Router**: The new App Router provides better organization and features 2. **Leverage Server Components**: Use Server Components by default for better performance 3. **Implement Proper Error Handling**: Use error.tsx and not-found.tsx files 4. **Optimize Images**: Always use the Next.js Image component 5. **Use Metadata API**: Implement proper SEO with the new metadata API ## Conclusion Next.js 14 represents a significant step forward in React development. With its focus on performance, developer experience, and modern patterns, it's an excellent choice for building web applications in 2024.