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Next.js API Routes

Type-safe API routes with validation, error handling, and authentication.

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The Challenge

Building production-ready API routes in Next.js requires type safety, request validation, error handling, authentication middleware, and proper response formatting. Easy to make mistakes.

What's Included

  • API routes in app/api with TypeScript
  • Zod schemas for request validation
  • Middleware for authentication checks
  • Error handling with consistent responses
  • CORS configuration for frontend requests
  • Rate limiting on sensitive endpoints
  • Server actions for mutations
  • Edge runtime support

Technical Implementation

  • Route handlers with GET, POST, PUT, DELETE methods
  • Zod validates request body and query params
  • NextAuth middleware protects authenticated routes
  • Error handler returns consistent JSON responses
  • Type-safe with TypeScript throughout
  • Server actions for form submissions and mutations
  • Prisma client for database operations
  • Edge runtime for fast global responses

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