Overview

The nextjs-contentful-typescript repository is a demonstration of how to use Next.js, Contentful, and TypeScript together. It provides a tutorial on how to integrate Contentful and TypeScript within a Next.js application.

Features

• Next.js Integration: Learn how to incorporate Next.js framework into your application.
• Contentful Integration: Understand how to integrate Contentful, a content management platform, into your project.
• TypeScript Usage: Explore the use of TypeScript for static typing and advanced features.

Installation

To get started with the nextjs-contentful-typescript repository, follow these steps:

1. Install the necessary dependencies.

2. Edit the environment variables.

3. Import the Contentful space used in the repository.

4. Run the application locally.

5. Generate TypeScript types from Contentful.

6. Install the necessary dependencies:

   $ npm install
   

7. Edit the environment variables:

   • Locate the .env file in the root directory of the repository.
   • Set the values for the CONTENTFUL_SPACE_ID and CONTENTFUL_MANAGEMENT_TOKEN variables according to your Contentful setup.

8. Import the Contentful space:

   • Use the Contentful CLI to import the Contentful space used in the repository.
   • The content file to import is contentful-space.json.

9. Run the application locally:

   $ npm run dev
   

   The application will run on http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

10. Generate TypeScript types from Contentful:

    • Configure the CONTENTFUL_SPACE_ID and CONTENTFUL_MANAGEMENT_TOKEN environment variables.
    • Run the following script to generate TypeScript types from Contentful:

      $ npm run generate-types
      

Summary

The nextjs-contentful-typescript repository demonstrates the integration of Next.js, Contentful, and TypeScript. By following the installation guide, users can set up and run a local version of the application. Additionally, TypeScript types can be generated from Contentful for enhanced static typing and development efficiency.