Building In-App Notifications in Next.js

In-app notifications are crucial for user retention and engagement by keeping users informed and encouraging regular app use through personalized experiences. Implementing an effective system involves addressing technical challenges like real-time updates without degrading performance and ensuring notifications are timely and relevant. This tutorial outlines creating a real-time in-app notification system using Next.js and Stream, highlighting steps such as setting up a Stream application, configuring activity feed groups, and building a user interface with shadcn/ui components. The tutorial provides detailed instructions for setting up a Next.js project, integrating Stream's JavaScript API for activity streams, and deploying the application to Vercel, ensuring a dynamic and engaging user experience.