Company
Date Published
Author
Kevin Tomas
Word count
2125
Language
-
Hacker News points
None

Summary

This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for building a job hosting website using Next.js and Appwrite. It begins with an introduction to Next.js, a React framework that enhances server-side rendering and SEO capabilities, and Appwrite, an open-source backend server facilitating serverless app development. The guide details the process of setting up both Next.js and Appwrite, including installing Docker and configuring environment variables for Appwrite integration. It explains how to create and manage a database and collections in Appwrite, demonstrating how to read and write data using the Appwrite SDK in a Next.js project. Additionally, it covers displaying job details and adding new job listings to the database through a form, emphasizing best practices such as using environment variables for enhanced security in production environments. By following the steps outlined, readers can construct a functional job hosting platform while leveraging the benefits and features of both Next.js and Appwrite.