🚀 Building a Full-Stack Todo App with Next.js 14 and Payload CMS

In this tutorial, we build a modern Todo application that showcases the power of Next.js 14 and Payload CMS.

Video - Watch the video tutorial here!

Key Features:

• ✅ Server Actions for form handling
• ✅ Image upload functionality
• ✅ Full CRUD operations
• ✅ Server-side rendering
• ✅ TypeScript integration
• ✅ Responsive design
• ✅ Media management with Payload CMS
• ✅ Clean and maintainable code structure

Tech Stack:

• Next.js 14
• Payload CMS
• TypeScript
• SQLite Database
• Server Components
• Server Actions
• next/image optimization

The application allows users to: • Create todos with titles, descriptions, and images • Mark todos as complete/incomplete • View detailed todo information • Upload and manage images • Navigate between todos • Responsive layout for all devices

Perfect for developers looking to learn:

• Next.js 14 Server Components
• Server Actions implementation
• Image handling in Next.js
• Integration with Payload CMS
• TypeScript best practices
• Modern React patterns

Environment Variables

DATABASE_URI=file:./my-payload-todo.db
PAYLOAD_SECRET=0f62ed5a6d2045b8bc6da1e9
NEXT_PUBLIC_PAYLOAD_URL=http://localhost:3000