Next.js introduced the app/ directory (beta). This is the result of the Layouts RFC previously published for community feedback. This includes support for:
- Layouts: Easily share UI while preserving state and avoiding re-renders.
- Server Components: Making server-first the default for the most dynamic applications.
- Streaming: Display instant loading states and stream in updates.
- Suspense for Data Fetching:
async/awaitsupport and theusehook for component-level fetching.
The app/ directory can coexist with the existing pages directory for incremental adoption. While you don't need to use the app/ directory when upgrading to Next.js 13, we're laying the foundations to build complex interfaces while shipping less JavaScript.
- Install dependencies:
pnpm i --frozen-lockfile- Copy .env.example:
cp .env.example ./app/.env- Start the dev server:
pnpm dev