They Weren’t Joking… Next.js 16 Changed EVERYTHING!

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Next.js 16 is finally STABLE — and it comes with a few surprises! ⚡ It’s not just what we saw in the beta… this release introduces some major upgrades like: 🔥 use cache — powerful new caching for components ⚙️ MCP (Meta Compiler Protocol) — brand new dev tools for debugging 🧩 Proxy instead of Middleware — simpler network control 🏗️ Build Adapters — easier custom builds 💨 And much more under the hood! In this video, I’ll break down everything new in Next.js 16, show you what’s changed, and why this update matters for your projects. 💡 This video is sponsored by c15t - The Developer-First Cookie Banner Check it out 👉 https://c15t.link/QZrltJn 👉 Official Blog: https://nextjs.org/blog/next-16 👉 Cache Components Docs: https://nextjs.org/docs/app/getting-started/cache-components 👉 Use Cache Docs: https://nextjs.org/docs/app/api-reference/directives/use-cache Make sure to check 8bitcn! https://www.8bitcn.com/ If you're looking for custom web solutions to elevate your business, we've got you covered! 👉 Visit us at: https://www.hordewebsolutions.com/ Next video to watch: https://youtu.be/lG_mTu0wyZA ⚔️ Join The Horde - Discord: https://discord.com/invite/uFB5YzH9YG - Github: https://github.com/TheOrcDev - X: https://x.com/theorcdev Some of the projects to check: Dashboard: https://github.com/TheOrcDev/orcish-dashboard AI Framework: https://github.com/TheOrcDev/orcish-ai-nextjs-framework My first SaaS project, register and get 5 free tokens! https://www.textualgames.com/ 📖 Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:18 – Sponsor 00:56 – Next.js v16 Overview 01:15 – Cache Components ( use cache ) 05:56 – MCP — Meta Compiler Protocol 06:50 – Proxy Replaces Middleware 07:29 – Improved Logging and Debugging 08:05 – Turbopack Updates 08:34 – Build Adapters 09:09 – React 19.2 Support 09:26 – New Options in Create Next App #webdevelopment #orcdev #react #nextjs #typescript