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Next.js 14 Mastery for Building Modern Web Apps
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Next.js 14 Mastery for Building Modern Web Apps

Next.js 14 Mastery for Building Modern Web Apps

1. Introduction to Next.js
Welcome to the CourseProject OverviewCourse PrerequisitesHow This Course Is Structured
2. Setting Up a Next.js Project
Setting Up the Next.js Project Understanding the Project File and Folder StructureStyling Approaches in Next.jsAdding the Global CSS FileUsing Tailwind CSS for StylingWorking with CSS ModulesApplying Styles ConditionallyAdding Custom Google FontsChallenge: Implementing a Custom Google FontHandling Images in Next.js
3. Building Pages and Layouts in Next.js
How Next.js Routing WorksChallenge: Creating a New PageBuilding a Common Layout ComponentOptimizing Navigation in Next.jsCreating and Managing Active Links
4. Deploying a Next.js App and Setting Up a Database
Setting Up GitHub and Vercel AccountsDeploying the Next.js App to VercelSetting Up a Project DatabasePopulating the Database with Initial Data
5. Fetching and Displaying Data in Next.js
How to Fetch Data in Next.jsWorking with the Dashboard PageChallenge: Retrieving and Displaying DataDynamic vs. Static Rendering in Next.jsUnderstanding LoadersImplementing Specific Part LoadersChallenge: Create a Skeleton LoaderOptimizing Loaders with Component Grouping
6. Advanced Next.js Features and Optimizations
Building the Invoices PageDeveloping the Search FunctionalityAdding Pagination to a Next.js AppUsing Server Actions in Next.jsCreating a New Item in the DatabaseUpdating an Item in the DatabaseDeleting an Item in the DatabaseChallenge: Implementing Form Validation
7. Implementing Authentication in Next.js
Understanding AuthenticationSetting Up the Login RouteUsing NextAuth.js for AuthenticationConfiguring Authentication and Protecting RoutesHashing Passwords and Managing CredentialsImplementing Sign-In FunctionalityConnecting the UI with Authentication LogicImplementing Logout FunctionalityFinal Thoughts and Next Steps

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Building a Common Layout Component

Let's design a layout for the entire app. In this scenario, we'll create a component that aids in navigating through the app's pages and also provides the option to log out (more on authorization in upcoming chapters).

Back to the Project

Now, let's generate a layout.tsx for the dashboard. Within the /dashboard folder, introduce a new file named layout.tsx and insert the following code:

In this code, a few key actions are happening. Let's take a closer look:

  • We are bringing in the <SideNav /> component and making it part of our layout. Any components we import here become part of the overall page design;
  • The <Layout /> component has a children prop. This "child" can be either a page or another layout. Specifically, the pages located in /dashboard will be automatically placed within a <Layout />.

Now, attempt to follow the link http://localhost:3000/dashboard and navigate between the dashboard and the invoices page.

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