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Next.JS with Sanity CMS - Serverless Blog App (w/ Vercel)

13h 5m 9s
English
Paid
Updated September 2026

Next.JS with Sanity CMS - Serverless Blog App (w/ Vercel) is a 81-lesson 13 hours 5 minutes self-paced course by Udemy. This 81-lesson course builds a blog from a pre-made layout through to a live, statically optimized deployment on Vercel, using Sanity as the content backend instead of a traditional database.

Course facts

Lessons
81
Duration
13 hours 5 minutes
Level
All levels
Language
English
Updated
2026-09-11
Instructor
Udemy
Price
Premium

This 81-lesson course builds a blog from a pre-made layout through to a live, statically optimized deployment on Vercel, using Sanity as the content backend instead of a traditional database.

Setting up the content

You'll get a working introduction to Sanity Studio, creating Blog and Author document types and defining fields for things like code blocks and images, then fetching that content into the Next.js app and styling it correctly, code blocks included.

Rounding out the app

  • Filtering, pagination, and sorting for blog listings
  • Light and dark theming using the provider/consumer pattern
  • A preview mode for reviewing draft posts before they go live

The course also covers the fundamentals of both platforms along the way — Sanity's API-driven content model and Next.js's page-based routing with static and server-side rendering — before shipping the finished blog to Vercel.

Who teaches Next.JS with Sanity CMS - Serverless Blog App (w/ Vercel)? Udemy

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#1: Introduction
All Course Lessons (81)
#Lesson TitleDurationAccess
1
Introduction Demo
02:09
2
Course tips
07:58
3
Section Introduction
01:47
4
Init Next App
07:48
5
Sanity Studio App
17:09
6
React Bootstrap Integration
09:53
7
Separation of Navbar
09:52
8
Absolute path to files
02:21
9
Page layout
16:18
10
Section Introduction
01:35
11
Sanity Types
13:25
12
Sanity client
08:23
13
Get blogs
11:20
14
Blog fields & display blogs
08:56
15
Under the hood
20:58
16
Date and image
13:30
17
Authors
06:36
18
Display author
08:19
19
Sanity validation
07:24
20
Fonts + minor styling improvements
06:06
21
Link and detail page
20:33
22
Get blog data
12:00
23
getStaticPaths function
09:16
24
getStaticPaths part 2
05:31
25
Blog detail page layout
07:17
26
Section Introduction
01:19
27
Sanity content and Image
10:06
28
Sanity content and Code
10:13
29
packageLock
00:56
30
Blog content
16:15
31
Code stylings
12:00
32
Image improvements
17:16
33
More about images
08:59
34
Cropping of images
04:54
35
Image position
08:31
36
Apply image position
09:22
37
Section Introduction
01:15
38
Filtering view start
09:57
39
Filtering working
08:22
40
Font awesome
15:15
41
List item data
03:06
42
useSWR
11:37
43
Api route to get blogs
06:12
44
Get blogs from api
13:24
45
Ordering
06:35
46
Section Introduction
01:20
47
swr Pagination
21:43
48
Button to load
11:34
49
Passing offset
07:19
50
Fetch more blogs
04:28
51
Fix fetching more blogs
05:16
52
Date filtering icon
05:15
53
Sorting by date
06:37
54
Fix sorting by date
05:39
55
Blank image
13:41
56
Blank list item
11:13
57
Moment and cover image
13:36
58
Section Introduction
02:47
59
Fallback
15:45
60
Theme provider
18:36
61
Apply theme
10:21
62
Toggler
12:11
63
Sanity preview
14:26
64
Preview api route
13:59
65
Get preview to page
09:56
66
Get preview data
12:41
67
Exit preview
02:55
68
Fix issue to display preview data
04:56
69
Section Introduction
01:22
70
Sanity studio to Github
15:02
71
Sanity deployment
22:18
72
Sanity studio testing
06:35
73
Deployment of Blog
14:30
74
Fixing preview in production
06:27
75
Unstable revalidate
07:23
76
Styling Improvements
11:54
77
Pagination improvements
08:35
78
Preview fix
04:36
79
Testing
10:36
80
End of the course
05:36
81
Pagination
32:03
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Frequently asked questions

What prerequisites are needed before starting this course?
Before enrolling, students should have a basic understanding of JavaScript, React, and web development concepts. Familiarity with Next.js and serverless architecture would be beneficial but is not mandatory as the course covers these areas in detail. Having experience with content management systems can also help but is not required since the course introduces and explains Sanity CMS from the ground up.
What will I build by the end of this course?
By the end of the course, you will have built a fully functional serverless blog application. This application will have an integrated layout using Next.js, allow for the creation and management of blog content and authors through Sanity CMS, and be optimized for performance with deployment on the Vercel platform. The course covers everything from initial setup to data structuring and fetching, enhancing user interaction, and deploying the final product.
Who is the target audience for this course?
This course is targeted at web developers who want to enhance their skills in building serverless applications using Next.js and Sanity CMS. It is suitable for those who are looking to integrate modern content management systems into their projects and optimize applications for deployment on platforms like Vercel. Developers interested in learning about data fetching, theming, and advanced React practices would find this course particularly beneficial.
How does this course compare in depth and scope to similar courses?
The course offers a thorough exploration of integrating Next.js with Sanity CMS, focusing on practical implementation and deployment. Unlike some introductory courses, this one delves into advanced topics such as data structuring, user interaction, and theme management. It provides hands-on experience in building a real-world application, which sets it apart from more theoretical or overview-centric courses.
What specific tools and platforms will I learn to use?
Throughout the course, students will work with Next.js for building the application, Sanity CMS for managing content, and Vercel for deployment. The course also covers tools like React Bootstrap for UI design and SWR for data fetching. Additionally, the use of Font Awesome for icons and various image processing techniques will be taught to enhance the application’s functionality and user experience.
What topics are not covered in this course?
This course does not cover basic web development or JavaScript fundamentals, assuming students have prior knowledge in these areas. It also does not delve into backend development or database management beyond the scope of Sanity CMS. Advanced serverless architecture topics and alternative content management systems are not included in the curriculum.
What is the time commitment required for this course?
The course consists of 81 lessons, and while the total runtime is not specified, students should expect to spend several hours each week on lessons and hands-on projects. The time commitment will vary depending on the individual's prior experience with the technologies used in the course. Consistent practice and review of each module will help solidify the concepts covered.