Slow development mode with route compilation delays

7/10 High

Next.js dev mode is slow and painful; developers must wait for route compilation when checking multiple routes. The development server consumes several gigabytes of RAM, creating frustrating workflow interruptions.

Next.js

Sources

https://www.wisp.blog/blog/why-should-you-move-off-nextjs
https://techbeacon.com/app-dev-testing/productive-python-development-how-tackle-5-common-issues
https://enstacked.com/why-companies-are-moving-away-from-next-js/
https://dev.to/asmyshlyaev177/nextjs-at-refactor-or-extinct-situation-27mi

Collection History

Query: “What are the most common pain points with Python in 2025?”3/27/2026

Switching files in a slow editor or jumping between apps on a slow computer is frustrating... I believe these micro delays add up, too. They cost us productivity and cause frustration.

Query: “What are the most common pain points with Next.js in 2025?”3/27/2026

Slow and painful dev mode, if you changed something and need to check more than 1 route, you need to wait till route compiled. Next.js server also uses few gigabytes of RAM.

Created: 3/27/2026Updated: 3/27/2026