Next.js from Development to Deployment - Welcome to the Course

This video introduces a course on Next.js, a framework for rendering React server-side and generating static websites. The course is project-based, focusing on a DJ events website using Strapi for backend management, JWT for authentication, and Mapbox for mapping. The instructor aims to equip learners with the skills to create their own applications using Next.js. Future projects, including a static blog, are also planned.

What prior experience is recommended before starting this Next.js course?

• No prior experience is needed.

• Experience with Node.js is necessary.

• Experience with JavaScript is required.

• Some experience with React is recommended.

What is the main project in this course focused on?

• A static blog

• A DJ events website

• A social media app

• An e-commerce platform

Which backend technology is used in the main project of the course?

• Firebase

• Strapi

• Express.js

• Django

What type of authentication is implemented in the DJ events website project?

• OAuth

• API key authentication

• JWT with HTTP-only cookies

• Session-based authentication

What additional project does the instructor plan to include in the course?

• A real-time chat application

• A static blog

• A dynamic e-commerce site

• A portfolio website