Full Stack CRUD API with Next.js & Node.js

Description

Welcome to the ultimate guide on building a complete CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) REST API using Next.js and Node.js. Whether you're a beginner looking to build your first full-stack application or an experienced developer wanting to leverage the power of Next.js API Routes (or the new Route Handlers in the App Router), this tutorial is for you! We’ll cover everything from setting up the project to connecting to a database and implementing all four CRUD operations. What You'll Learn: Project Setup: Initializing a Next.js project and setting up Node.js for backend logic. API Routes/Handlers: How to effectively use Next.js's built-in serverless functionality to create a RESTful API. Database Integration: Connecting your Next.js application to a database like [MongoDB/PostgreSQL/MySQL] using [Mongoose/Prisma/etc.]. CRUD Operations: Implementing the logic for: POST (Create) GET (Read/Fetch) PUT/PATCH (Update) DELETE (Delete) Best Practices: Structuring your API code for maintainability and scalability. Why Next.js API Routes? Next.js makes full-stack development simple by letting you write Node.js backend code directly alongside your React frontend, giving you a unified, powerful development experience.