Full Stack Instagram Clone in 8 Hours using Next.js
Welcome to this free tutorial on building a full stack Instagram clone in just 8 hours using Next.js! In this tutorial, we will cover all the steps needed to create a fully functional Instagram clone from scratch.
Before we begin, make sure you have Node.js installed on your machine. You can download it from the official Node.js website if you haven’t already.
Step 1: Setting up Next.js
Start by creating a new Next.js project using the following command:
npx create-next-app instagram-clone
Once the project is set up, navigate to the project directory and start the development server by running:
npm run dev
Step 2: Creating the Frontend
In the pages directory of your project, create the necessary components for the frontend of your Instagram clone. This includes the homepage, profile page, post page, and any other pages you want to include.
Use Next.js’s built-in routing system to connect these pages together and create a seamless user experience.
Step 3: Adding Authentication
Next, implement user authentication using a service like Firebase or Auth0. This will allow users to sign up, log in, and interact with the app securely.
Step 4: Building the Backend
For the backend of your Instagram clone, you can use a serverless function platform like Vercel or AWS Lambda. Set up API routes to handle user data, post data, and any other interactions needed for the app.
Step 5: Connecting the Frontend and Backend
Use Next.js’s API routes to connect the frontend and backend of your app. This will allow your pages to interact with the serverless functions and retrieve or send data as needed.
Step 6: Styling and Design
Now it’s time to make your Instagram clone look good! Use CSS or a styling library like Tailwind CSS to style your components and create a visually appealing interface for users.
Step 7: Testing and Deployment
Before deploying your Instagram clone, make sure to thoroughly test it for any bugs or issues. Once everything is working as expected, deploy your app to a hosting platform like Vercel or Netlify.
Step 8: Congratulations!
Congratulations on building your own full stack Instagram clone in just 8 hours using Next.js! You now have a fully functional social media app that you can customize and expand on as needed.
Thank you for following this tutorial. We hope you found it helpful and informative. Happy coding!
I call you sir ❤ you explain everything very easy 😊 and I understand it all . Can you give me advice sir I make this all project one time with you . Can I make this project once again with my mind . I’m fresher in web development. Your video is very helpful for me ❤😊. Thanks for making this 😊.
1:13 o site avanco social é perfeito para comprar seguidores, lá é a partir de 1 real para comprar
1:48 comprei curtidas e seguidores no site avanco social e estou muito satisfeito
0:03 Obrigado AVANCO SOCIAL por me ajudar a ter mais seguidores
0:15 como é bom comprar seguidores no site avanco social, é muito rápido
1:25 o site avanco social é incrível, lá eu aumento seguidores, curtidas , visualizações para as redes sociais
I think the tutorial jumped the poat uploading part at around 6.5 hrs. Was following the tutorial but am struck now
Kindly add timestamp 😊
bro don't make project on live stream ,first you make project and solve the errors and bugs then upload project video on youtube because in this video or project users facing more problem and you make this project too complicated.but your project is asm.
brother project is asm,but you make the code too complicated
is this beginner friendly? because nobody explains the tailwind css part, just they build only
Thank you so much 👍
thanks tutorial!
I hope timestamps this video 🙂
sir next plz make Ecommerce project in Next js with Tailwind and redux toolkit for state management by using sanity as a backend and firebase for authentication plz sir
is nextjs considered as full stack
Great
Adding timestamps will help alot. Thanks for the build
Brother, we want more real word usage case applications like maybe barbershop scheduler. So many have already done this type of clone
That's the content for which I pay my internet bills.
I liked the representation and flow of information 🤌