Skip to content
nextjs-turbopack logo

Next.js and Turbopack

nextjs-turbopack

Next.js 16+ and Turbopack — incremental bundling, FS caching, dev speed, and when to use Turbopack vs webpack.

affaan-m/ecc9.5Kinstalls273.3Kstars

SKILL.md

Full skill instructions

Next.js and Turbopack

Next.js 16+ uses Turbopack by default for local development: an incremental bundler written in Rust that significantly speeds up dev startup and hot updates.

When to Use

  • Turbopack (default dev): Use for day-to-day development. Faster cold start and HMR, especially in large apps.
  • Webpack (legacy dev): Use only if you hit a Turbopack bug or rely on a webpack-only plugin in dev. Disable with --webpack (or --no-turbopack depending on your Next.js version; check the docs for your release).
  • Production: Production build behavior (next build) may use Turbopack or webpack depending on Next.js version; check the official Next.js docs for your version.

Use when: developing or debugging Next.js 16+ apps, diagnosing slow dev startup or HMR, or optimizing production bundles.

How It Works

  • Turbopack: Incremental bundler for Next.js dev. Uses file-system caching so restarts are much faster (e.g. 5–14x on large projects).
  • Default in dev: From Next.js 16, next dev runs with Turbopack unless disabled.
  • File-system caching: Restarts reuse previous work; cache is typically under .next; no extra config needed for basic use.
  • Bundle Analyzer (Next.js 16.1+): Experimental Bundle Analyzer to inspect output and find heavy dependencies; enable via config or experimental flag (see Next.js docs for your version).

Examples

Commands

next dev
next build
next start

Usage

Run next dev for local development with Turbopack. Use the Bundle Analyzer (see Next.js docs) to optimize code-splitting and trim large dependencies. Prefer App Router and server components where possible.

Middleware File Naming

Next.js 16 introduced proxy.ts as the middleware filename, replacing the older middleware.ts convention:

  • Next.js 16+: use proxy.ts at the project root
  • Pre-Next.js 16: use middleware.ts at the project root

The filename change is tied to the Next.js version, not to which bundler (Turbopack or webpack) is in use. Always check the official docs for the version you are reviewing.

Do not flag proxy.ts as a misnamed or missing middleware file in Next.js 16 projects. The file is correct and intentional. Suggesting a rename to middleware.ts will break middleware execution.

Reference: Next.js proxy docs

Best Practices

  • Stay on a recent Next.js 16.x for stable Turbopack and caching behavior.
  • If dev is slow, ensure you're on Turbopack (default) and that the cache isn't being cleared unnecessarily.
  • For production bundle size issues, use the official Next.js bundle analysis tooling for your version.

More skills from affaan-m

coding-standards logo
affaan-m/ecc

coding-standards

Baseline cross-project coding conventions for naming, readability, immutability, and code-quality review. Use detailed frontend or backend skills for framework-specific patterns.

273.3K 14K
View
golang-testing logo
affaan-m/ecc

golang-testing

Go testing patterns including table-driven tests, subtests, benchmarks, fuzzing, and test coverage. Follows TDD methodology with idiomatic Go practices.

273.3K 13.1K
View
docker-patterns logo
affaan-m/ecc

docker-patterns

Docker and Docker Compose patterns for local development, container security, networking, volume strategies, and multi-service orchestration.

273.3K 12.7K
View

Spring Boot architecture patterns, REST API design, layered services, data access, caching, async processing, and logging. Use for Java Spring Boot backend work.

273.3K 12.2K
View
video-editing logo
affaan-m/ecc

video-editing

AI-assisted video editing workflows for cutting, structuring, and augmenting real footage. Covers the full pipeline from raw capture through FFmpeg, Remotion, ElevenLabs, fal.ai, and final polish in Descript or CapCut. Use when the user wants to edit video, cut footage, create vlogs, or build video content.

273.3K 12.2K
View
python-patterns logo
affaan-m/ecc

python-patterns

Pythonic idioms, PEP 8 standards, type hints, and best practices for building robust, efficient, and maintainable Python applications.

273.3K 12.1K
View
frontend-slides logo
affaan-m/ecc

frontend-slides

Create stunning, animation-rich HTML presentations from scratch or by converting PowerPoint files. Use when the user wants to build a presentation, convert a PPT/PPTX to web, or create slides for a talk/pitch. Helps non-designers discover their aesthetic through visual exploration rather than abstract choices.

273.3K 12.1K
View
api-design logo
affaan-m/ecc

api-design

REST API design patterns including resource naming, status codes, pagination, filtering, error responses, versioning, and rate limiting for production APIs.

273.3K 11.9K
View
django-patterns logo
affaan-m/ecc

django-patterns

Django architecture patterns, REST API design with DRF, ORM best practices, caching, signals, middleware, and production-grade Django apps.

273.3K 11.9K
View
postgres-patterns logo
affaan-m/ecc

postgres-patterns

PostgreSQL database patterns for query optimization, schema design, indexing, and security. Based on Supabase best practices.

273.3K 11.9K
View
tdd-workflow logo
affaan-m/ecc

tdd-workflow

Use this skill when writing new features, fixing bugs, or refactoring code. Enforces test-driven development with 80%+ coverage including unit, integration, and E2E tests.

273.3K 11.6K
View
prompt-optimizer logo
affaan-m/ecc

prompt-optimizer

Analyze raw prompts, identify intent and gaps, match ECC components (skills/commands/agents/hooks), and output a ready-to-paste optimized prompt. Advisory role only — never executes the task itself. TRIGGER when: user says "optimize prompt", "improve my prompt", "how to write a prompt for", "help me prompt", "rewrite this prompt", or explicitly asks to enhance prompt quality. Also triggers on Chinese equivalents: "优化prompt", "改进prompt", "怎么写prompt", "帮我优化这个指令". DO NOT TRIGGER when: user wants the task executed directly, or says "just do it" / "直接做". DO NOT TRIGGER when user says "优化代码", "优化性能", "optimize performance", "optimize this code" — those are refactoring/performance tasks, not prompt optimization.

273.3K 11.3K
View

Popular AI tools

Kaiber logo
Video

Kaiber

Generate, edit, and beat-sync AI video with leading models in one workspace.

Paid
View
Vimcal logo
Productivity

Vimcal

The world's fastest calendar for remote work

Free
View

Transform Your Design with AI Designer by ImgCreator.ai

Freemium
View
Akool AI logo
Content & writing

Akool AI

Revolutionizing Video Production with AI-Powered Creativity

Paid
View

Extend an image past the frame and let AI fill the new aspect ratio.

Freemium
View
StarByFace logo
Security

StarByFace

Discover your celebrity doppelgänger with StarByFace!

Free
View
C

ChainClarity explains 700+ crypto whitepapers in plain English, with layered summaries, comparisons, research tools, alerts, and a $4.99 Pro plan.

Freemium
View
Opus Clip logo
Coding & apps

Opus Clip

Opus.ai: Revolutionize Your Web Experience

Free
View