Next.js 16 Performance Optimization: Best Practices

# Next.js 16 Performance Optimization: Best Practices Next.js 16 introduces powerful performance improvements. Learn how to leverage them for lightning-fast applications. ## What's New in Next.js 16 - Turbopack (beta) for faster builds - Improved caching strategies - Enhanced image optimization - Better font loading ## Optimization Techniques ### 1. Use Server Components Server Components reduce client-side JavaScript: ```typescript // app/page.tsx (Server Component) export default async function Page() { const data = await fetchData() return } ``` ### 2. Optimize Images Use Next.js Image component: ```typescript import Image from 'next/image' ``` ### 3. Implement Proper Caching Configure caching headers: ```typescript export const revalidate = 3600 // 1 hour ``` ### 4. Code Splitting Dynamic imports for heavy components: ```typescript const HeavyComponent = dynamic(() => import('./Heavy'), { loading: () => , }) ``` ## Performance Metrics Target these Core Web Vitals: - LCP < 2.5s - FID < 100ms - CLS < 0.1 ## Conclusion Next.js 16 provides excellent performance out of the box. Follow these best practices to maximize it.