Learning Next.js 13 Beta – Part 1

If you’re looking to build a full stack web application with Next.js 13, React, Mapbox, and MongoDB, you’ve come to the right place. In this series of articles, we will walk through the process of building a travel log application from scratch, using the latest features and capabilities of Next.js 13 Beta.

What is Next.js?

Next.js is a popular open-source web framework for building modern web applications. It is built on top of React and provides a powerful set of features for server-side rendering, static site generation, and dynamic routing. With the release of Next.js 13 Beta, there are even more exciting features and improvements that make it the perfect choice for building full stack applications.

Building a Full Stack Travel Log

In this series, we will build a full stack travel log application that allows users to log their travel experiences and create interactive maps to visualize their journeys. We will use React for the frontend, Mapbox for the mapping component, and MongoDB for storing and managing the travel log data.

Part 1: Getting Started

In this first part, we will set up the initial project structure and configure Next.js 13 Beta with React. We will also create a basic layout for the travel log application and integrate Mapbox for displaying the map component. Finally, we will set up a MongoDB database to store the travel log data.

Conclusion

By the end of this series, you will have a fully functional full stack travel log application that showcases the power and versatility of Next.js 13 Beta. You will also have a solid understanding of how to effectively use React, Mapbox, and MongoDB together to create a dynamic and interactive web application.

Stay tuned for the next part of the series, where we will dive into the details of setting up the project and building the frontend components of the travel log application.