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Next Datocms Ts

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Updated: 13 Jul 2021
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NextJS with DatoCMS, TailwindCSS, GraphQL-Codegen, Typescript and perfect typing

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React Tailwind Datocms

Overview:

This example showcases a Next.js Blog using DatoCMS as the data source. It fully supports Preview Mode with DatoCMS real-time updates. It also includes GraphQL-Codegen, Typescript, and perfect typings, making it a comprehensive and efficient tool for building and managing a blog.

Features:

  • Next.js Blog: This example provides a complete Next.js blog setup, including the necessary components and pages for creating and managing blog posts.
  • DatoCMS Integration: The blog uses DatoCMS as its data source, allowing users to easily create and update blog content using the DatoCMS platform.
  • Preview Mode: The blog supports Preview Mode, which allows users to view and make changes to unpublished blog posts in real-time.
  • GraphQL-Codegen: This example includes GraphQL-Codegen, which automatically generates TypeScript typings for your GraphQL queries and mutations, ensuring type safety and reducing errors.
  • TypeScript Support: The entire codebase is written in TypeScript, providing improved developer experience, code readability, and maintainability.
  • Easy Set-Up: The example provides a “one-click” setup process, making it quick and easy to get started with building a blog using Next.js and DatoCMS.

Installation:

  1. Create an account on DatoCMS.
  2. Set up the Github integration on Vercel.
  3. Click the “Deploy with DatoCMS” button to let DatoCMS set up everything for you.
  4. Clone the repository to your local machine.
  5. Set up environment variables by copying the .env.example file in the repository to .env and updating the variables with your DatoCMS API token and preview secret.
  6. Run the project locally using the command npm run dev.
  7. Your blog should now be accessible at http://localhost:3000.

Summary:

This Next.js Blog example is a powerful tool for building and managing a blog with ease. It utilizes DatoCMS as the data source and supports Preview Mode for real-time updates. With features like GraphQL-Codegen and TypeScript support, it offers improved productivity and type safety. The easy setup process makes it a convenient choice for developers looking to create a blog using Next.js and DatoCMS.