Overview:

This repository provides a full-stack Node.js boilerplate for building web applications using a tech stack that includes Next.js, Express.js, Auth0, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. It is a companion to a detailed blog post that explains how to integrate Next.js with Express.js and Auth0 for authentication.

Features:

• Next.js: For server-side rendered React applications.
• Express.js: Backend server handling API requests and other server-side logic.
• Auth0: Secure and scalable authentication and authorization.
• TypeScript: Static typing for JavaScript, enhancing development experience and maintainability.
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.

Installation:

1. Clone the Repository
2. Install Dependencies
3. Setup Auth0
   • Create an account on Auth0.
   • In Auth0, set up a Next.js Application and an Express API.
   • Update the .env files with your Auth0 credentials.
4. Run the Development Server
   • Open http://localhost:3000 with your browser to see the result.
5. Deployment
   • Build the application for production.
   • Start the production server.

Summary:

This repository provides a boilerplate for building web applications using a powerful tech stack that includes Next.js, Express.js, Auth0, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. It offers features such as server-side rendering, backend API handling, secure authentication and authorization, static typing for JS, and a utility-first CSS framework. The installation guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up the project and deploying it for production.