Nextjs Strapi Slider
Slider made with GSAP, Next.js, Strapi and GraphQL
Overview
This article introduces a statically generated image slider that is built using GSAP, Next.js, and the Strapi CMS. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up the Strapi environment, create entries with images and captions, configure permissions, set up environment variables, and run the Next.js application in development mode.
Features
- Statically generated image slides
- Built with GSAP for smooth animation
- Utilizes Next.js for server-side rendering
Summary
This article provides a guide on how to install and set up a statically generated image slider using GSAP, Next.js, and the Strapi CMS. It covers the process of setting up the Strapi environment, creating entries with images and captions, configuring permissions, setting up environment variables, and running the Next.js application in development mode. The resulting application should display the created entries as image slides.
- Next.js
Next.js is a React-based web framework that enables server-side rendering, static site generation, and other powerful features for building modern web applications.
- Strapi
Strapi is an open source headless CMS that provides a customizable content management system and API for your projects. It allows you to manage content in a visual interface and use a REST or GraphQL API to retrieve the data.
- Graphql
A website that uses GraphQL as a query language to manage data fetching and state management. This includes features such as a strongly typed schema, client-side caching, and declarative data fetching to streamline data management and optimize website performance.
- Typescript
TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript, providing optional static typing, classes, interfaces, and other features that help developers write more maintainable and scalable code. TypeScript's static typing system can catch errors at compile-time, making it easier to build and maintain large applications.