Emmanuel Isaac
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NextJS Blog API

NextJS Blog API

A comprehensive RESTful API backend built with Next.js for modern blog platforms. This project demonstrates scalable architecture, efficient data handling, and robust API design patterns.

Features

  • RESTful API Design - Clean, intuitive endpoints following REST principles
  • Database Integration - Seamless connection with multiple database systems
  • Authentication & Authorization - Secure user management and access control
  • Content Management - Full CRUD operations for blog posts, users, and categories
  • Search & Filtering - Advanced search capabilities with filtering options
  • Rate Limiting - Built-in protection against abuse and DDoS attacks
  • Documentation - Comprehensive API documentation with examples

Tech Stack

  • Framework: Next.js 13+ with App Router
  • Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM
  • Authentication: JWT with refresh tokens
  • Validation: Zod schema validation
  • Testing: Jest and Supertest
  • Documentation: Swagger/OpenAPI

Architecture Highlights

  • Modular Design - Clean separation of concerns with service layer pattern
  • Error Handling - Comprehensive error management with proper HTTP status codes
  • Performance - Optimized queries and caching strategies
  • Security - Input validation, SQL injection prevention, and CORS configuration
  • Scalability - Designed for horizontal scaling with proper resource management

API Endpoints

GET    /api/posts          - Get all blog posts
POST   /api/posts          - Create new blog post
GET    /api/posts/[id]     - Get specific post
PUT    /api/posts/[id]     - Update post
DELETE /api/posts/[id]     - Delete post
GET    /api/users          - Get users (admin only)
POST   /api/auth/login     - User authentication
POST   /api/auth/register  - User registration

Getting Started

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/1cbyc/nextjs-blog-api.git
cd nextjs-blog-api

  2. Install dependencies:

    npm install

  3. Set up environment variables:

    cp .env.example .env.local
# Configure your database and JWT secrets

  4. Run database migrations:

    npx prisma migrate dev

  5. Start the development server:

    npm run dev

Project Impact

This API serves as the backbone for multiple blog platforms and content management systems. It demonstrates modern backend development practices and has been used as a reference for other developers building similar systems.

Future Enhancements

  • GraphQL support for flexible data querying
  • Real-time features with WebSocket integration
  • Advanced analytics and reporting
  • Multi-tenant architecture support
  • Enhanced caching with Redis