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The Freelance Stack: Real project with NextJS and Strapi
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The Freelance Stack: Real project with NextJS and Strapi

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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16 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

16 hours to complete
3 weeks at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build a Next.js frontend with dynamic routing and component-based layouts.

  • Integrate Strapi CMS to fetch and manage structured content seamlessly.

  • Develop and style reusable UI components with Sass and Figma planning.

  • Deploy a full-stack application with Heroku, PostgreSQL, and AWS S3.

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April 2025

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There are 11 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce you to the course, outlining the core technologies you'll be working with—NextJS, Strapi, and SASS. You'll learn the best approach to following the course, how to use the provided resources, and how to tailor your learning experience to your needs.

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3 videos1 reading

In this module, we will explore the fundamentals of NextJS, from setting up a project to implementing essential features like routing, layouts, and data fetching. You’ll gain hands-on experience with dynamic routing, server vs. client components, and handling 404 pages.

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9 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will introduce Figma as a design tool for developers, showing how to leverage it for structuring UI components and collaborating on design assets. You’ll learn how Figma fits into the web development workflow and how to access design files efficiently.

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1 video1 assignment

In this module, we will establish the foundation of our project by setting up NextJS, configuring SASS for styling, and installing Strapi. We’ll also discuss why this specific stack is used, ensuring efficiency and scalability in development.

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5 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on building the landing and experience pages using modular components. You’ll create and style sections such as the header, footer, hero section, and info blocks, ensuring a cohesive and scalable design.

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10 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will integrate Strapi with our NextJS frontend, creating content types and fetching dynamic data. You'll learn how to process and render structured data efficiently, making content updates seamless.

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7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will develop the main page of the blog, focusing on structuring and styling key components. You’ll also implement functionality for the newsletter subscription feature, making the blog interactive and engaging.

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7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will connect the blog’s frontend with Strapi, creating and managing blog articles effectively. You’ll learn to fetch and render articles dynamically while setting up routes for individual blog posts.

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4 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will build a fully customizable blog article page, leveraging Strapi’s dynamic zones. You’ll structure, style, and render different content types dynamically, creating a highly flexible and engaging blog experience.

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19 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will implement an events section, allowing users to sign up for surfcamps and other activities. You’ll build and connect a signup form to Strapi, enabling seamless event registration and data management.

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15 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will deploy our full-stack application to Heroku, covering both the Strapi backend and NextJS frontend. You’ll learn to migrate databases, manage image uploads with AWS S3, and ensure a smooth transition from development to production.

What's included

7 videos2 assignments

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