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Full-stack Development

54h

Build Production-Ready Full-Stack Applications with Next.js

Learn to build complete full-stack React applications using Next.js, the powerful framework that simplifies server-side rendering, routing, and API development. Starting from Next.js fundamentals, you'll progress through file-based routing, data fetching strategies, API routes, and deployment best practices. By the end, you'll be able to architect and ship production-ready web applications with confidence.

Full-stack React applications with Next.js
Beginner
anthropic/claude-opus-4.5
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Chazona

Chazona

Creator

What You'll Learn

Skills Covered

This learning path will help you develop these core competencies

Next.js

Primary

React framework for production with server-side rendering and static site generation

React

JavaScript library for building user interfaces

JavaScript

Programming language of the web

HTML

Markup language for web pages

CSS

Style sheet language for web pages

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Your Journey

Learning Path

Follow these sections in order to master the skills you need

Section 1

React Fundamentals for Next.js Development

Build a solid React foundation before diving into Next.js. You'll learn components, hooks, state management, and the React mental model that powers everything in Next.js. This section ensures you have the prerequisite knowledge to succeed.

~12h
required
7 resources

Since you're at beginner level with React, take your time here. Every Next.js concept builds on these React fundamentals. Don't rush - understanding these concepts deeply will make everything else easier.

Section 2

Next.js Fundamentals and Project Setup

Get started with Next.js by understanding its core value proposition, setting up your development environment, and learning the file-based routing system. You'll build your first Next.js application and understand how it differs from plain React.

~8h
required
7 resources

This is where your Next.js journey truly begins. Pay special attention to the App Router - it's the modern way to build Next.js apps and differs significantly from the older Pages Router you might see in older tutorials.

Section 3

Server Components and Data Fetching

Master Next.js's revolutionary Server Components architecture and learn multiple data fetching strategies. Understand when to use server vs client components and how to efficiently load data for your applications.

~6h
required
7 resources

Server Components are what make Next.js special. This paradigm shift can be confusing at first, but once it clicks, you'll understand why it's so powerful for building fast, SEO-friendly applications.

Section 4

Database Integration and Backend Development

Transform your Next.js app into a true full-stack application by integrating databases and building API routes. Learn to use Prisma for type-safe database access and Supabase for rapid backend development.

~7h
required
7 resources

This is where Next.js becomes a full-stack framework. You'll learn to handle data persistence, which is essential for any real application. Choose either Prisma or Supabase based on your project needs - both are excellent choices.

Section 5

Authentication and Security

Implement secure user authentication in your Next.js applications. Learn to use NextAuth.js for OAuth providers, credentials authentication, and session management to protect your routes and data.

~5h
required
7 resources

Authentication is critical for any production application. NextAuth.js (now Auth.js) is the standard solution for Next.js. Make sure to understand both the client and server-side aspects of authentication.

Section 6

Building Complete Full-Stack Projects

Apply everything you've learned by building complete, production-quality applications. Follow along with comprehensive project tutorials that integrate all the concepts from previous sections into cohesive full-stack applications.

~12h
required
7 resources

This is where everything comes together. Building complete projects is the best way to solidify your learning. Don't just watch - code along and then build your own variations.

Section 7

Deployment and Production Optimization

Learn to deploy your Next.js applications to production and optimize them for performance. Master Vercel deployment, environment configuration, and Core Web Vitals optimization to ship fast, reliable applications.

~4h
required
7 resources

Deployment is the final step in bringing your application to users. Vercel provides the smoothest experience for Next.js, but the optimization techniques apply regardless of where you deploy.


December 4, 2025