What's New in Next.js 14?

Next.js 14 was released with a "focus on the basics." This means core performance and developer experience have been improved.

Server Actions (Stable)

Previously, Server Actions were experimental, but now they are stable. This allows you to call server-side functions directly from React components, eliminating the need to create API routes.

// Example of a server action
'use server'

export async function createItem(formData) {
// ... database logic here ...
}

Partial Prerendering (Preview)

This is a new rendering model that combines static speed with dynamic content. Your page is served as a static shell, and the dynamic parts are streamed in later.