From Zero to Hero: Getting Started with GraphQL, Strapi and Next.js 16 Part 3

Part 3 of a four-part series focuses on building a Next.js 16 frontend that integrates with a Strapi v5 GraphQL API, utilizing the Apollo Client for React Server Components. This installment teaches developers how to wire a prebuilt Next.js starter template to the Strapi GraphQL schema set up in Part 2, enabling data interaction without client-side GraphQL code. The tutorial guides readers through implementing various GraphQL operations including creating, updating, and querying notes, alongside custom queries for searching and fetching notes by tag. Key features include server-side rendering of pages, handling of mutations through Server Actions, and the use of Apollo's in-memory cache configured with type policies suitable for Strapi's schema. The series builds towards a fully-featured application that will introduce user authentication and per-user content management in Part 4, setting the foundation for a scalable, server-driven React application.