Implementing user registration and authentication with Strapi and Next.js

The article provides a detailed guide on integrating Strapi CMS with Next.js to develop an application that allows user registration, authentication, and session persistence. It explains the setup process for both Next.js and Strapi using npm packages, demonstrating how to create a basic user registration form and implement backend API endpoints for user handling. The guide outlines the creation of routes for user registration and profile viewing, employing axios for API requests and nookies for managing cookies. It also highlights the use of server-side functions in Next.js to authenticate users and manage sessions by storing JWT tokens in cookies. The article concludes by demonstrating how to utilize these tools to build a full-stack application, with an emphasis on the importance of secure cookie handling and error management.