Getting Started with Next.js 15 - Complete Guide | Rafiqul Islam | Blog

Introduction to Next.js 15

Next.js 15 brings exciting new features and improvements that make building web applications even more enjoyable. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore everything you need to know to get started.

Key Features

Next.js 15 introduces several groundbreaking features:

Improved App Router - Better routing with enhanced performance
Server Components - Render components on the server for better performance
Streaming - Progressive rendering for faster page loads
Turbopack - Lightning-fast bundler for development

Getting Started

To create a new Next.js 15 project, run the following command:

npx create-next-app@latest my-app

Project Structure

The recommended project structure follows the App Router conventions:

app/
├── layout.tsx
├── page.tsx
├── blog/
│   ├── page.tsx
│   └── [slug]/
│       └── page.tsx
└── api/
    └── route.ts

Building Your First Page

Create a simple page by adding a page.tsx file in the app directory:

export default function HomePage() {
  return (
    <main>
      <h1>Welcome to Next.js 15!</h1>
    </main>
  );
}

Conclusion

Next.js 15 is a powerful framework that makes building modern web applications a breeze. With its intuitive API and excellent developer experience, you can create performant applications quickly.

Getting Started with Next.js 15: A Complete Guide