Next.js 15 + Antigravity: The Ultimate React Developer Workflow (2025)
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December 27, 2025
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Next.js 15 + Antigravity: The Ultimate React Developer Workflow
Why Next.js 15 + Antigravity is the Ultimate Combo
Next.js 15 introduced significant changes: improved caching, Turbopack by default, and refined Server Components. Google Antigravity's Gemini 3 model was trained extensively on Next.js codebases, making it the best AI assistant for modern React development.
This guide covers everything: from initial setup to production deployment, with battle-tested prompts for every common Next.js pattern.
# Next.js 15 Development Rules
## Framework Patterns
- Use Server Components by default (no 'use client' unless necessary)
- Prefer Server Actions over API routes for mutations
- Use React Server Components for data fetching
- Implement proper loading.tsx and error.tsx boundaries
- Use generateStaticParams for static generation where possible
## App Router Structure
- Route groups for layouts: (auth), (dashboard), (marketing)
- Parallel routes for complex UIs
- Intercepting routes for modals
- Use route handlers (route.ts) only for webhooks and external APIs
## Data Fetching
- Fetch in Server Components, not client
- Use 'cache: no-store' only when necessary
- Implement proper revalidation strategies
- Use React.cache() for request deduplication
## Server Actions
- Create actions in separate files (actions.ts)
- Always validate input with Zod
- Return typed responses with proper error handling
- Use revalidatePath/revalidateTag after mutations
## Performance
- Use dynamic imports for heavy components
- Implement proper image optimization with next/image
- Use Suspense boundaries strategically
- Minimize client-side JavaScript
Use Server Actions for mutations from your own UI. Use API routes for webhooks, external API integrations, or when you need custom response formats.
How do I handle forms with Server Actions?
Use the action prop on forms for simple cases, or useFormState and useFormStatus for more complex feedback.
Should I still use React Query or SWR?
For client-side data that needs real-time updates or complex caching, yes. For initial page data, Server Components are better.
How do I debug Server Components?
Use console.log in development (shows in terminal), or integrate proper logging. The browser devtools won't show server-side logs.
Conclusion
Next.js 15 and Antigravity together form the most powerful React development workflow in 2025. Server Components for data, Server Actions for mutations, and Antigravity for generating production-ready code in seconds.
The key is understanding when to use each pattern and letting Antigravity handle the implementation details while you focus on architecture and user experience.
Next Steps
Set up the .antigravity rules file above in your project