Build a Full Stack App with Next.js and Strapi

Building modern, dynamic websites requires a combination of powerful front-end frameworks and flexible content management systems. Whether you're a developer looking to enhance your skills or a beginner wanting to create your first web project, learning how to integrate Next.js with a headless CMS like Strapi can give you the tools to build scalable and maintainable applications.

We just published a course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that will teach you how to build a fully functional summer camp website using Next.js 15 and Strapi 5. This project-based course walks you through the entire process, from setting up the project to implementing complex features like dynamic content loading, search functionality, and form submissions. By the end of the course, you will have a professional-quality website that is both developer-friendly and easy for clients to manage. Paul Bratslavsky developed this course.

What You’ll Learn in This Course

By completing this course, you will gain hands-on experience with:

• Next.js 15 – Understanding server and client components, dynamic routing, and data fetching

• Strapi 5 – Setting up and using a headless CMS to manage content efficiently

• Full-stack development – Integrating front-end and back-end technologies seamlessly

• User-friendly navigation – Building top navigation, footers, and internal links

• Blog and event management – Creating structured content with search and pagination

• Form handling – Implementing form submissions with server actions

Course Breakdown

This course is designed to take you step by step through the development of a real-world website. Here are some key sections:

• Setting up the Next.js 15 project and understanding its core features

• Configuring Strapi 5 as a headless CMS for dynamic content management

• Building pages including the homepage, experience page, blog page, and events page

• Implementing navigation and layout components for a smooth user experience

• Adding form submission functionality to collect user input

• Enhancing user experience with search and pagination

• Structuring and loading custom content dynamically

• Using Figma for developers to understand design implementation

This course is perfect for developers looking to improve their Next.js and Strapi skills while building a practical project. Whether you are a front-end developer wanting to explore full-stack development or a beginner eager to learn modern web technologies, this course will provide you with valuable knowledge and experience.

Watch the full course now on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel, and start building your own content-rich, dynamic website.