Next.js 16.3: Instant Navigations, Up to 90% Less Dev Memory and Faster Builds

Vercel has released Next.js 16.3, featuring significant updates since version 16.0. Enhancements include reduced memory usage during development, accelerated build times, and improved type checking. Instant Navigations introduces faster, client-like responses while maintaining server-rendered architecture. Developers are advised to gradually adopt new features due to noted caveats. By Daniel Curtis