Introduction
Next.js introduces Partial Prerendering (PPR), a model that combines the best of static and dynamic rendering on the same page. You no longer have to choose between speed and freshness.
What is PPR?
It's a hybrid model that prerenders static parts of your page at build time and leaves dynamic holes that render on-demand or via streaming.
How it works
A static shell is served from the CDN instantly. Dynamic parts like personalized feeds or user panels render as deferred content.
Key Benefits
First paint is instant because the HTML shell arrives without JavaScript. Dynamic content loads progressively without blocking interactivity.
Configuration
In next.config.js, set experimental.ppr = true. Then wrap dynamic components in a Suspense boundary and Next.js automatically decides what to prerender.
When to use it
Ideal for dashboards, e-commerce with static catalogs and dynamic prices, blogs with personalized sections, and landing pages with forms.
Conclusion
PPR is the future of web rendering. At Vynta, we implement this model to give users the best of both worlds: static speed and dynamic content.