An in-depth look at Next.js's new Rust compiler engine and how it enables developer productivity and faster page builds.
The web development landscape is moving fast. With the release of modern bundlers and compilation engines, Next.js has embraced a Rust-based compiler known as Oxide. In this post, we discuss why compiler speed translates to business value, how it handles module resolving, and best practices for setting up Next.js configurations to maximize build caching in deployment pipelines. By leveraging the Oxide compiler, compile times drop by up to 10x, enabling developers to ship changes faster and with higher confidence.