Building Production-Ready Strapi + Next.js 16 Applications: Lessons from NOTUM Technologies

NOTUM Technologies, a digital agency from Brno, Czech Republic, has developed an open-source starter template combining Strapi and Next.js, designed to streamline the development process by saving 3-4 weeks per project. The template adopts a monorepo architecture with full TypeScript type safety, supporting projects from small startups to enterprise-level clients. It includes features like automatic page hierarchy, redirect management, and is Docker-ready for easy deployment across platforms like Azure, AWS, and Heroku. NOTUM's choice of Strapi is based on its flexibility and plugin ecosystem, which allows for deep customization, while Next.js 16 was selected for its versatility and ease of team adoption. The template enhances the editing experience with Strapi V5's preview and content history features and addresses challenges like URL length limitations by moving population logic server-side. It comes with developer-friendly features such as utility scripts, GitHub integration, and VS Code configuration. The template reflects NOTUM's accumulated expertise from years of client projects, offering a robust starting point for developers while also serving as a valuable reference for building production-ready applications.