Recap: Next.js Conf 2024

Next.js Conf 2024 took place in San Francisco, with over 1,000 attendees and tens of thousands watching online. The event highlighted recent updates to the framework, including five new versions released since last year's conference, over 7 million weekly downloads, and a growing community of contributors. Key improvements discussed include refinements to data fetching and rendering with App Router, Turbopack for development becoming stable, and simplified caching features. The event also emphasized the importance of open-source contributions and community support in driving Next.js forward.