Building a full-stack app with Next.js and Firebase’s Cloud Firestore

The tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on building a full-stack application using Next.js and Firebase's Cloud Firestore, highlighting its ease of setup for developers. It begins by setting up a Firestore database and creating a Next.js application, detailing the process of creating pages and API routes for CRUD operations. The article compares Firebase's Cloud Firestore and Realtime Database, advising on which to choose based on specific needs. With step-by-step instructions, it covers connecting to the database, creating utility functions, and setting up endpoints for different HTTP request methods. Additionally, the tutorial explores dynamic routing, server-side rendering, and static page generation in Next.js, and discusses how to implement secure routes for managing entries. The piece concludes with an emphasis on the benefits of using LogRocket for gaining insights into production applications by capturing user sessions and offering tools for better debugging and performance monitoring.