How to Build a Crowdfunding Platform with Strapi, Next.js, and Stripe

The tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on building a crowdfunding platform using Strapi 5 for the backend, Next.js 16 for the frontend, and Stripe for payment processing. It walks through the entire process, from setting up the backend with Strapi for managing campaign content and pledges, to integrating a custom Stripe Checkout endpoint that validates pledge amounts server-side. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of verifying Stripe webhooks to confirm actual payments and updates funding totals in real time. The frontend, built with Next.js 16, utilizes Incremental Static Regeneration to keep campaign data current without redeployment. It also covers the creation of campaign list and detail pages, including a pledge form that triggers the Stripe Checkout process. The tutorial concludes with testing instructions and suggestions for extending the platform with features like Stripe Connect for payouts and user authentication for pledge history.

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