Jimmy Lai(@feedthejim):this release was my last as Head of Next.js 🫡 so excited for people to get their hands on it. looking for a reason to upgrade? 16.3 includes performance improvements at *every* layer of Next.js. out of the box, both local and production DX should feel materially faster. and if you’re ready to try Cache Components, you now have the best tools to guarantee instant navigations across your sites.

2026.08.04 21:16

this release was my last as Head of Next.js 🫡 so excited for people to get their hands on it. looking for a reason to upgrade? 16.3 includes performance improvements at *every* layer of Next.js. out of the box, both local and production DX should feel materially faster. and if you’re ready to try Cache Components, you now have the best tools to guarantee instant navigations across your sites.

Next.js@nextjs

2026.08.03 22:03

Next.js 16.3 is now available! • Up to 90% less memory in dev • Faster builds, type checking, and rendering • Better tooling for AI agents • Custom error boundaries • Instant Navigations for SPA-like responsiveness Here's what's new ↓