Vercel PostgreSQL: Build a Thoughts API - An Autism Friendly Coding Tutorial

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In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to connect a Next.js app to a live Neon Postgres database on Vercel — and build a simple API that stores and retrieves thoughts. We’ll: Create a Neon Postgres database and table through Vercel Add GET and POST endpoints in Next.js Verify the connection works using cURL in Windows Command Prompt This calm-paced walkthrough is part of our autism friendly coding tutorials series — designed for clarity, focus, and confidence at every step. No rushing. No jargon. 🧩 What You’ll Learn: How to connect Vercel Postgres (Neon) to your Next.js project How to create an API route that handles GET and POST How to send and retrieve data with cURL How to confirm your endpoint works ✨ Next Tutorial: Build a simple web interface to post and view thoughts visually 💙 Support the Channel: PayPal → https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/4EZCMN9UR6DQY Cash App → $AutistiCoder Venmo → AutistiCoder 📘 Subscribe for more calm, autism-friendly coding tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/@AutistiCoder