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Next.js App Router in 2025: A Practical Guide

What we have learned shipping Next.js App Router in production — patterns, pitfalls, and performance wins.

Next.js App Router in 2025: A Practical Guide
David Okoro
David Okoro
Co-Founder
February 8, 202510 min

Server Components by default

Treat "use client" as an opt-in, not the default. Keeping components on the server shrinks your JS bundle and makes pages faster for free.

Streaming and Suspense

Use Suspense to stream slow sections of a page. Users see meaningful content immediately, which dramatically improves perceived performance.

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