Intermediate45 minWeb Development

Build a Full-Stack App with Next.js

Master modern full-stack development with Next.js 14, Server Components, and API Routes

Introduction

Next.js 14 has revolutionized full-stack development with its powerful App Router, React Server Components, and seamless API integration. In this comprehensive tutorial, you'll learn how to build a complete full-stack application from scratch.

We'll cover everything from setting up your development environment to deploying your application to production. You'll learn how to work with databases, implement authentication, create API routes, and leverage the power of server and client components.

What You'll Learn

Setting up Next.js 14 with TypeScript

Understanding Server and Client Components

Creating API Routes with Route Handlers

Database integration with Prisma

Implementing authentication with NextAuth

State management and data fetching

Form handling and validation

File uploads and image optimization

Error handling and loading states

Deployment best practices

Prerequisites

•Basic knowledge of JavaScript and React
•Familiarity with HTML and CSS
•Node.js and npm installed on your machine
•A code editor (VS Code recommended)

Tutorial Outline

1. Project Setup

Initialize your Next.js project with TypeScript and configure your development environment

2. Understanding the App Router

Learn about file-based routing, layouts, and the new app directory structure

3. Server vs Client Components

Understand when to use server components and when to use client components

4. Database Integration

Set up Prisma ORM and connect to your database

5. API Routes

Create RESTful API endpoints using Route Handlers

6. Authentication

Implement secure authentication with NextAuth.js

7. Building Features

Create CRUD operations and build your application features

8. Deployment

Deploy your application to Vercel with best practices

Key Concepts

React Server Components

Server Components allow you to render components on the server, reducing bundle size and improving performance. They can directly access backend resources without API routes.

Route Handlers

The new way to create API endpoints in Next.js 14. Route Handlers support all HTTP methods and provide a clean, type-safe way to build your backend.

Data Fetching

Next.js 14 introduces new patterns for data fetching with async/await in Server Components, automatic request deduplication, and powerful caching strategies.

Ready to Start Building?

Follow our step-by-step guide with complete code examples

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Additional Resources

→Official Next.js 14 Documentation
→Prisma Getting Started Guide
→NextAuth.js Documentation
→TypeScript Handbook
→Vercel Deployment Guide