Next.js 14

Next.js 14

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1. Introduction

Let's discuss what you need to learn before diving into the Next.js framework, what to expect from this course, and what you'll build.

Project Overview

Course Prerequisites

How the Course Works

2. Basic Concepts

We will set up the project, inspect ways to add styling to our app and cover visual aspects such as images, fonts, pages, and layouts.

Project File-Folder Strcture

Styling Approaches

Adding the Global CSS File

Tailwind Styling

Conditionally Applying Styles

Custom Google Fonts

Challenge: Adding Custom Google Font

3. Pages and Layouts

Learn how to easily create and manage a new view for your app and navigate through all pages seamlessly with an incorporated routing system.

How Routing Works

Challenge: Creating Page

Creating a Common Layout

Navigation Optimization

Creating Active Links

4. Deployment and Database

Deploy the Next.js app using GitHub and Vercel accounts. Additionally, establish a database to supply the app with the necessary data.

Accounts Set Up

Project Deployment

Project Database

Data Population

5. Working with Data

Consider how to obtain and show data to the user clearly and efficiently.

How to Fetch Data

Working with the Dashboard Page

Practice and Challenge: Retrieving Data

Dynamic vs Static Rendering

Specific Parts Loaders

Challenge: Skeleton Loader

Grouping Components for Loaders

6. Advanced Features

Discover how to implement modern web features such as pagination, CRUD operations, global search, form validation, and more.

Search Functionality

Challenge: Form Validation

7. Authentication

Authentication implementation in Next.js.

Understanding Authentication

Authentication Configuration & Route Protection

Password Hashing & Credentials

Sign-in Functionality

Connecting UI & Functionality

Logout Functionality

Course Content

Next.js 14

Next.js 14

1. Introduction

Welcome Project Overview Course Prerequisites How the Course Works

2. Basic Concepts

Project Set Up Project File-Folder Strcture Styling Approaches Adding the Global CSS File Tailwind Styling CSS Modules Conditionally Applying Styles Custom Google Fonts Challenge: Adding Custom Google Font Images

3. Pages and Layouts

How Routing Works Challenge: Creating Page Creating a Common Layout Navigation Optimization Creating Active Links

4. Deployment and Database

Accounts Set Up Project Deployment Project Database Data Population

5. Working with Data

How to Fetch Data Working with the Dashboard Page Practice and Challenge: Retrieving Data Dynamic vs Static Rendering Loaders Specific Parts Loaders Challenge: Skeleton Loader Grouping Components for Loaders

6. Advanced Features

Invoices Page Search Functionality Pagination Server Actions Creating Item Updating Item Deleting Item Challenge: Form Validation

7. Authentication

Understanding Authentication Login Route NextAuth.js Authentication Configuration & Route Protection Password Hashing & Credentials Sign-in Functionality Connecting UI & Functionality Logout Functionality What's Next?

Course Prerequisites

Prerequisites for Success

Before diving into this course, ensure you have a solid grasp of the following: React and JavaScript.

If you're new to React and JavaScript, we recommend taking these preparatory courses:

Recommended Background (Not Required, but Beneficial)

While not mandatory, the following knowledge will enhance your learning experience. The course provides pre-set code to let you focus on mastering Next.js. However, a basic understanding of the following concepts will offer valuable context:

HTML & CSS Basics;
TypeScript;
Tailwind CSS framework;
PostgreSQL.

Other Requirements

Node.js Version: Node.js 18.17.0 or a later version must be installed on your machine. You can download it here;
Operating Systems: This course is compatible with the following operating systems:
- macOS;
- Windows (including WSL - Windows Subsystem for Linux);
- Linux.
Account Setup: To fully engage with the course content, make sure you have the following accounts:
- GitHub Account: If you don't have one yet, you can create a GitHub account here;
- Vercel Account: Ensure you have a Vercel account ready for seamless integration. You can sign up for one here.

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