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Next JS & Open AI / GPT: Next-generation Next JS & AI apps

5h 8m 46s
English
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Don't get left behind! Increase your value as a web developer today by learning how to integrate AI in to your projects!

Welcome to the exciting world of AI-powered, next-generation, Next JS apps!

In this course we will create a fictional Software-As-A-Service (SAAS) product called "BlogStandard". We'll build "BlogStandard" using a combination of Next.js, OpenAI's GPT, MongoDB, Auth0, Stripe, and Tailwind CSS. BlogStandard allows users to create an account (handled by auth0), purchase tokens (handled by stripe), and spend those tokens to generate blog posts, powered by OpenAI's GPT API. User's tokens and generated blog posts will be stored using MongoDB.

In this comprehensive online course, you'll learn how to harness the power of these cutting-edge technologies to build a fast, responsive, and dynamic web application that generates high-quality blog posts using AI. With step-by-step guidance, you'll gain hands-on experience working with each of these technologies to bring your vision to life.

First, we'll dive into Next.js, a popular framework for building web applications. You'll learn how to create fast and responsive pages, manage routing, and integrate APIs to build a powerful and dynamic web application.

Next, we'll explore OpenAI's GPT, the state-of-the-art language generation model, and learn how to use it to generate high-quality blog posts. You'll also discover how to integrate MongoDB, a scalable and flexible NoSQL database, to store and manage data for our application.

In addition, you'll learn how to use Auth0, a powerful identity management platform, to handle user authentication and authorization, and Stripe, a leading payment processor, to handle transactions and payment processing. Finally, you'll learn how to use Tailwind CSS, a modern CSS framework, to style and design your application, bringing your vision to life.

By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and knowledge you need to build your own AI-powered app and unleash the full potential of AI in your web development projects. So what are you waiting for? Join now and start your journey to the exciting world of AI-powered Next JS apps!

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#1: Course intro & project demo
All Course Lessons (38)
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1
Course intro & project demo Demo
03:25
2
Project setup
04:14
3
Udemy ratings and reviews
00:39
4
Set up all required routes for our app
05:29
5
Set up auth0 for authentication
07:49
6
Set the auth state & user information if logged in
09:26
7
Implement protected routes that are only accessible if logged in
04:22
8
Create the basic AppLayout component
05:32
9
Implementing the sidebar & styling with Tailwind CSS
09:32
10
Implementing the sidebar footer
05:10
11
Create the sidebar header & roll out the AppLayout for all relevant pages
08:29
12
Create the app logo component using Google Fonts & FontAwesome
08:44
13
Create the homepage / main landing page, and finish off the sidebar header
07:57
14
Setting up our project to work with GPT
11:47
15
Refine the OpenAI prompt and render the results
09:10
16
Pass topic and keywords to the generatePost API endpoint
07:54
17
UPDATE: Using the gpt-3.5-turbo model
15:57
18
Set up MongoDB
04:54
19
Implement add tokens functionality and store in MongoDB
10:28
20
Save generated post data to MongoDB
10:01
21
Load the post data for a particular post page
07:55
22
Auto-navigate to a post after it's generated
06:02
23
Render the post content for a particular post page
11:47
24
Render list of available posts in the sidebar
15:18
25
Set up stripe
12:42
26
Implement stripe webhooks
14:51
27
Fix Font Awesome flash of massive icon on load in production
01:43
28
Styling updates & loading icon
09:28
29
Validating form data when generating new posts
08:22
30
Create posts context and retrieve first 5 posts
11:51
31
Create getPosts endpoint
12:24
32
Hide "load more posts" button and fix disappearing posts in sidebar
03:52
33
Fix posts in sidebar on initial post load
06:42
34
Create deletePost endpoint
04:34
35
Create delete post UI & call deletePost endpoint
08:24
36
Delete post from sidebar
03:43
37
Refactor posts context to use reducer instead of state
06:21
38
Deploy on DigitalOcean
11:48
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Frequently asked questions

What prerequisites should I have before taking this course?
Before enrolling in the course, you should have a basic understanding of JavaScript and web development concepts. Familiarity with React will be beneficial, as Next.js is built on top of it. Basic knowledge of APIs will also help since the course involves integrating the OpenAI GPT API.
What will I build during this course?
The course guides you through building a fictional Software-As-A-Service (SAAS) product called 'BlogStandard.' This application allows users to create accounts, purchase tokens, and generate blog posts using OpenAI's GPT API. The project incorporates technologies such as Next.js, MongoDB, Auth0, Stripe, and Tailwind CSS.
Who is the target audience for this course?
The course is designed for web developers who want to enhance their skills by integrating AI into their projects. It is suitable for developers interested in learning how to build modern web applications using Next.js and AI technologies like OpenAI's GPT.
What specific tools and platforms will I learn to use?
Throughout the course, you'll learn how to use Next.js for building web applications, OpenAI's GPT for AI-driven content generation, MongoDB for data storage, Auth0 for authentication, Stripe for payment processing, and Tailwind CSS for styling. You'll also deploy the application on DigitalOcean.
What topics are not covered in this course?
The course does not cover basic web development concepts in depth, so prior knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is assumed. It also does not delve deeply into advanced AI model training or customization beyond using OpenAI's GPT API for content generation.
How much time should I expect to commit to this course?
The course consists of 38 lessons. While the exact runtime is not specified, students should expect to dedicate several hours a week to watch the lessons, complete exercises, and work on the 'BlogStandard' project to fully understand and implement the technologies taught.
How can the skills gained in this course benefit my career?
Skills acquired in this course, such as integrating AI with web applications and using modern frameworks like Next.js, are highly valuable in today's tech industry. These skills can enhance your employability and open opportunities in roles focused on building innovative, AI-driven solutions.