Nextjs Planetscale Starter

Overview:

The Next.js Starter App for Netlify is a template designed to get developers up and running quickly with a Next.js app that includes authentication features using NextAuth.js and is deployable on Netlify. The template provides a user authentication system, an admin panel with a user table powered by PlanetScale, and is configured for one-click deployment on Netlify.

Features:

• Authentication: Built-in user authentication system using NextAuth.js
• Admin Panel: Includes an admin dashboard with a user table powered by PlanetScale
• One-Click Deployment: Easily deploy the app on Netlify with a single click
• Framework: Built on Next.js v12
• Language: Developed using TypeScript
• Database: Data management using PlanetScale
• ORM: Object-Relational Mapping with Prisma
• Styling: Utilizes TailwindCSS for styling

Installation:

To install the Next.js Starter App for Netlify, follow these steps:

1. Create a free PlanetScale account.
2. Install the PlanetScale CLI.
3. Make sure you have Yarn and Node (LTS) installed.
4. Sign up for a free Netlify account.
5. Use the one-click deploy button to connect Netlify to your GitHub account and deploy the project.
6. Configure your site variables, generate a secret, and save & deploy.
7. Follow additional steps to set up your PlanetScale database for proper functionality.

Summary:

The Next.js Starter App for Netlify provides a streamlined way to kickstart your Next.js project with authentication features and deployment capabilities on Netlify. By utilizing technologies like NextAuth.js, PlanetScale, Prisma, and TailwindCSS, developers can quickly set up a secure and visually appealing web application. It offers one-click deployment for convenience and includes an admin panel for user management. However, users need to implement email sending and handle API security aspects separately.