Next.js 'use cache' and Partial Prerendering Can Cut TTFB from 700ms to 60ms
Next.js App Router developers can significantly reduce time-to-first-byte by combining the 'use cache' directive with Partial Prerendering (PPR) and Suspense boundaries. The approach involves marking expensive server components as cacheable and wrapping slower subtrees with Suspense skeletons, allowing Next.js to serve a static shell instantly while streaming dynamic content into the same HTTP response. In practical implementations, TTFB has been observed dropping from around 700ms to as low as 60–80ms, with client navigations feeling near-instant. Developers are advised to start conservatively by caching only the heaviest server boundaries, then expand as needed, while avoiding request-time APIs like cookies or headers inside cached scopes. Cache keys are tied to the build ID, meaning a new deployment will reset cached entries, which teams should factor into rollout planning.
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