In our best tradition, FocusReactive tuned in to follow what’s latest for our React framework of choice. Following v15 release earlier the week, Next.js and Vercel team have welcomed it’s guests remotely and at in-person locations, streaming from San Francisco, as well as from London’s watching party we attended.

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Next.js Conf 2024 highlighted the latest advancements in the Next.js and React ecosystem, emphasizing a more streamlined API and self-hosting-friendly features. Key announcements included the stable release of Turbopack, significantly improving compilation speed, and a new experimental 'use cache' directive. The event also showcased major case studies, updates on React Server Components, and innovations in generative UI leveraging large language models. This year's focus was on performance, API simplification, and enhanced support for non-Vercel clients.

Next.js Conf 2024 Highlights and React Framework Future

React Server Components: Elevating speed, interactivity, and user experience

The long and winding road: CSR to static export to SSG

Optimizing LCP: Partial Prerendering deep dive