Next.js from Development to Deployment - Category Pages

The video tutorial covers setting up path aliases in a Next.js project by creating a JS config file. It demonstrates how to implement these aliases in project files to simplify imports. The tutorial then focuses on creating dynamic category pages for a blog, fetching categories, and filtering posts by category. Finally, it shows how to display filtered posts on the category pages, with plans to add a sidebar for category navigation in a future video.

What is the purpose of creating a JS config file in the context of the text?

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Explain the significance of using path aliases in a JavaScript project.

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Why is it necessary to restart the server after modifying the JS config file?

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What steps are involved in creating a new category page for a blog?

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How does the 'getStaticPaths' function work in the context of fetching categories?

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What is the role of the 'front matter' in the context of the blog posts?

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How can you ensure that the category names are in lowercase when generating paths?

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Describe the process of filtering posts by category in the provided text.

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What is the expected outcome when navigating to a specific category page?

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What changes need to be made to display the category name in the header of the page?

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