How to Build a Public Roadmap and Feature Request Board with Next.js 16 and Strapi 5
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The guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for building a self-hosted public roadmap and feature request board using Strapi 5 and Next.js 16, aimed at consolidating dispersed feedback into a centralized system where users can submit, vote, and track feature requests. It emphasizes the benefits of self-hosting, such as full data control and avoiding commercial tools' pricing models based on tracked users. The Strapi 5 backend manages user authentication, a custom voting API, and status management through Collection Types, while Next.js 16 handles front-end rendering using Incremental Static Regeneration for fast, fresh pages. The guide details the technical implementation, including modeling data structures, crafting custom API routes, and employing middleware to maintain vote counts accurately. Additionally, it explores Next.js components for rendering a SEO-friendly roadmap with voting functionality, and discusses advanced features like search, filtering, sorting, and on-demand revalidation to ensure data consistency and user engagement.
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