next-cache-components

Configuring cache components in Next.js 16 involves enabling the feature globally to allow partial prerendering. You then use built-in cache profiles and directives to manage static, cached, and dynamic content rendering alongside cache invalidation strategies.

Partial prerendering in Next.js uses cache components to render static, cached, and dynamic content simultaneously. It improves page performance by serving cached data while allowing specific dynamic sections to render on demand without blocking the entire page.

You control cache invalidation and revalidation in Next.js routes by applying cache directives and cache profiles. These configurations allow you to set specific content refresh intervals and dictate exactly when cached data should be updated or invalidated.

No external dependencies are needed to use cache components in Next.js 16+. The feature relies on built-in cache profiles and directives, requiring only minimal setup within your existing Next.js configuration to manage content rendering and caching.

The best way to mix static and dynamic content rendering in Next.js is by using cache components. They enable partial prerendering globally, allowing you to define specific cache directives that optimize data fetching and rendering strategies for faster page loads.