Summary  
This chapter explains how to define and document prerequisite knowledge and dependencies—such as core languages, frameworks, and tools—required before implementing code.  

General domain of usage  
Web development

## Prerequisites for Success
Before diving into this course, ensure you have a solid grasp of the following: **React** and **JavaScript**.

If you're new to React and JavaScript, we recommend taking these preparatory courses:
- <a 
href="https://codefinity.com/courses/v2/515d0daa-521e-42b6-8924-7df40da6d6ac"
target="_blank"
style="color: #ff8a00; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;"
onmouseover="this.style.color='#ff0000'"
onmouseout="this.style.color='#d27204'">Introduction to JavaScript</a>;
- <a 
href="https://codefinity.com/courses/v2/1dcaf86a-11aa-492e-8e1d-06e055479aa9"
target="_blank"
style="color: #ff8a00; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;"
onmouseover="this.style.color='#ff0000'"
onmouseout="this.style.color='#d27204'">Mastering React</a>.

## Recommended Background (Not Required, but Beneficial)
While not mandatory, the following knowledge will enhance your learning experience. The course provides pre-set code to let you focus on mastering Next.js. However, a basic understanding of the following concepts will offer valuable context:
- <a 
href="https://codefinity.com/courses/v2/c468052d-6d47-4677-b1d1-fb11ace719b1"
target="_blank"
style="color: #ff8a00; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;"
onmouseover="this.style.color='#ff0000'"
onmouseout="this.style.color='#d27204'">HTML</a> & <a 
href="https://codefinity.com/courses/v2/a5d6ef50-cbf5-4a95-89d4-475b704cd811"
target="_blank"
style="color: #ff8a00; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;"
onmouseover="this.style.color='#ff0000'"
onmouseout="this.style.color='#d27204'">CSS</a> Basics;
- <a 
href="https://codefinity.com/courses/v2/a5c23211-8dc2-4c4a-9a83-07a51e843ab6"
target="_blank"
style="color: #ff8a00; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;"
onmouseover="this.style.color='#ff0000'"
onmouseout="this.style.color='#d27204'">TypeScript</a>;
- <a 
href="https://codefinity.com/courses/v2/615567da-b053-4674-b89c-053057d2bca7"
target="_blank"
style="color: #ff8a00; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.3s ease-in-out;"
onmouseover="this.style.color='#ff0000'"
onmouseout="this.style.color='#d27204'">Tailwind CSS</a> framework;
- PostgreSQL.

## Other Requirements
1. **Node.js Version**: Node.js 18.17.0 or a later version must be installed on your machine. You can download it <a href="https://nodejs.org/en" target="_blank" style="color: #ff8a00; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: .3s ease-in-out" onmouseover="this.style.color='#ff0000'" onmouseout="this.style.color='#d27204'" >here</a>;
2. **Operating Systems**: This course is compatible with the following operating systems:
   - macOS;
   - Windows (including WSL - Windows Subsystem for Linux);
   - Linux.
3. **Account Setup**: To fully engage with the course content, make sure you have the following accounts:
   - GitHub Account: If you don't have one yet, you can create a GitHub account <a href="https://github.com/" target="_blank" style="color: #ff8a00; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: .3s ease-in-out" onmouseover="this.style.color='#ff0000'" onmouseout="this.style.color='#d27204'" >here</a>;
   - Vercel Account: Ensure you have a Vercel account ready for seamless integration. You can sign up for one <a href="https://vercel.com/" target="_blank" style="color: #ff8a00; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: .3s ease-in-out" onmouseover="this.style.color='#ff0000'" onmouseout="this.style.color='#d27204'" >here</a>.

Learn to build modern, high-performance web applications using Next.js. Set up projects with structured layouts, styling, and routing for seamless navigation. Fetch and display data efficiently while optimizing rendering and performance. Implement advanced features like pagination, CRUD operations, and global search for dynamic web apps. Deploy your Next.js projects and connect them with databases, and add authentication to protect user data.

Let's discuss what you need to learn before diving into the Next.js framework, what to expect from this course, and what you'll build.

We will set up the project, inspect ways to add styling to our app and cover visual aspects such as images, fonts, pages, and layouts.

Learn how to easily create and manage a new view for your app and navigate through all pages seamlessly with an incorporated routing system.

Deploy the Next.js app using GitHub and Vercel accounts. Additionally, establish a database to supply the app with the necessary data.

Consider how to obtain and show data to the user clearly and efficiently.

Discover how to implement modern web features such as pagination, CRUD operations, global search, form validation, and more.

Authentication implementation in Next.js.

Course Prerequisites

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Course Prerequisites