Appwrite Sites now supports Next.js applications built with Turbopack, Vercel's bundler. This update fixes build compatibility issues and makes your Next.js deployments faster.
Why Turbopack matters
Turbopack is built in Rust to fix webpack's performance issues. It delivers faster updates, up to 700x faster than webpack and up to 10x faster than Vite for large applications.
Previously, deploying Next.js applications that used Turbopack on Appwrite Sites required manual intervention. Developers had to remove the --turbopack flag from their build commands, forcing their applications back to webpack. This created friction for teams using Turbopack in their development workflow.
What this means for developers
With native Turbopack support, you can now:
- Deploy without modification: Applications using Turbopack now work on Appwrite Sites without build command changes
- Experience faster builds: Turbopack's speed improvements reduce deployment times
- Maintain consistency: Your local development environment matches your deployment environment
This change benefits teams using Next.js 13+ where Turbopack is the recommended bundler for development mode and often used in production builds.
Improved Next.js compatibility
This update shows our commitment to Next.js compatibility. By supporting the tools and workflows that Next.js developers expect, we're removing barriers that prevented seamless deployment.
The compatibility improvements go beyond just Turbopack. They ensure that modern Next.js features work as expected, reducing friction between local development and production deployment.
Getting started
For new projects:
- Create your Next.js application with Turbopack enabled
- Connect your repository to Appwrite Sites
- Deploy. No build configuration changes needed
For existing broken sites: If your site shows 404 errors due to missing Turbopack support, go to your site settings, select Server side rendering in the Build settings section, and redeploy.
This feature is live on Appwrite Cloud. Self-hosted support will be included in an upcoming release.
We're working to make Appwrite Sites the best platform for deploying modern web applications. Turbopack support is one step in that direction.
