Next.js 16.4
Summary
Next.js 16.4 introduces Cache Components, a new programming model designed to speed up initial loads, enable instant client navigations, and support mixed static/dynamic rendering. The post explains how to enable Cache Components by default, details the new upgrade tooling (next upgrade --agent), and highlights other performance and developer experience improvements, including the Rust React Compiler, Turbopack enhancements, and new APIs like navigation and prefetch.