In this blog post, we will walk through the process of building a sample application using Next.js and Kontent.ai. We will be using the ‘Create multi-brand project’ feature in Kontent.ai to manage content for multiple brands in a single project.
Introduction
Next.js is a popular React framework that enables developers to build server-side rendering and static web applications. It’s known for its performance, scalability, and ease of use. On the other hand, Kontent.ai is a headless CMS that allows you to manage your content in one place and deliver it via APIs. The ‘Create multi-brand project’ feature allows you to manage content for multiple brands in a single project, making it easier to maintain consistency and efficiency.
Setting Up Your Development Environment
Before we start, make sure you have the following installed on your system:
- Node.js and npm
- Git
- A code editor like Visual Studio Code
Creating a New Next.js App
First, let’s create a new Next.js application. Open your terminal and run the following command:
npx create-next-app@latest my-app
This command will create a new Next.js application in a directory called my-app.
Setting Up Kontent.ai
Next, we need to set up Kontent.ai. If you don’t have an account yet, you can sign up for a free one on their website. Once you’re logged in, create a new project using the ‘Create multi-brand project’ feature.
Integrating Kontent.ai with Next.js
Now that we have our Next.js app and Kontent.ai project set up, it’s time to integrate the two. We’ll use the @kentico/kontent-delivery package to fetch content from Kontent.ai and display it in our Next.js app.
Install the package by running:
npm install @kentico/kontent-delivery
Fetching Content from Kontent.ai
With the @kentico/kontent-delivery package installed, we can now fetch content from Kontent.ai. Here’s a sample code snippet on how you can do this:
import { DeliveryClient } from '@kentico/kontent-delivery';
const client = new DeliveryClient({ projectId: 'YOUR_PROJECT_ID' });
client.items()
.type('article')
.toPromise()
.then(response => console.log(response.items));
Conclusion
And that’s it! You’ve just built a sample Next.js application with Kontent.ai using the ‘Create multi-brand project’ feature. This is just the beginning, and there’s a lot more you can do with these powerful tools. Happy coding!
Please note that this is a basic draft and you might need to add more details based on your specific use case or audience. Let me know if you need help with anything else. Happy blogging! 😊
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