As developers, we all know the importance of keeping our dependencies updated. Not only does it provide us with the latest features and bug fixes, but it also helps maintain the security and performance of our applications. Today, I want to share some significant updates we've made to our Next.js starter template.
Why Updating Dependencies Matters
Before diving into the specifics, let's quickly remember why these updates are worth your attention:
- Security: Newer versions often patch vulnerabilities.
- Performance: Updates frequently include optimisations.
- Features: Access to new capabilities and syntax.
- Support: Staying within supported version ranges.
What We've Updated 🚀
Major Version Updates 🔄
Node.js: Upgraded to v22 🎉
This brings improved performance with updates to the V8 engine, enhanced built-in modules, and better ES module support. If you're still on Node 18 or 20, this is a significant leap forward!
Framework Updates 💻
Next.js: Updated to v15.2.2 (bugfix release)
React Monorepo: Updated to the latest version
The Next.js update primarily focuses on stability improvements and bug fixes, while the React update ensures we're using the most efficient version of the library.
Development Dependencies 🛠️
TypeScript: Updated to v5.8.2
Playwright Test: Updated to v1.51.0
CommitLint Monorepo: Updated to v19.8.0
Node Types: Updated to v22.13.10
These tooling updates improve our developer experience with better type checking, testing capabilities, and code quality enforcement.
Migration Considerations
The Node v22 upgrade is the most significant change in this batch. If you're working on this codebase, you might need to:
- Update your local Node.js installation.
- Review any native dependencies that might need recompilation.
- Test thoroughly for any runtime behavioural changes.
What's Next? 👣
Our team has verified these updates through our CI pipeline, but real-world testing is invaluable. Please review these changes in your local development environment and share any issues you encounter.
Have you found any unexpected behavior after updating? Do you have questions about the new capabilities available? Let's discuss in the comments below!
We're committed to keeping our project modern and efficient, and your feedback is crucial in this process. We're all in this together! 🤝
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