Build a Google Meet Clone with Strapi 5 and Next.js - Part 1
Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial series, where we'll build a Google Meet clone using Strapi 5 and Next.js. In this first part, we'll focus on setting up a backend using Strapi 5, which will handle our user authentication, meeting management, and real-time messaging features. For reference purposes, here's the outline of this blog series: Part 1: Setting Up the Backend and Frontend with Strapi 5 and Next.js. Part 2: Real-Time Features, Video Integration, and Screen Sharing. Prerequisites Before we begin, make sure you have the following installed: Node and npm are installed on your computer. Postman for API testing. You should be familiar with Next.js and Strapi CMS CRUD operations. You can check out Getting Started With Next.js and Strapi 5: beginner's guide. Project Overview In this series, we’ll be building a Google Meet app with Strapi 5 and Next.js that will feature: User authentication and authorization Real-time video conferencing Screen sharing capabilities Chat messaging during meetings Meeting scheduling and management User presence indicators Here is the folder structure for the app we'll be building throughout this tutorial.
Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial series, where we'll build a Google Meet clone using Strapi 5 and Next.js. In this first part, we'll focus on setting up a backend using Strapi 5, which will handle our user authentication, meeting management, and real-time messaging features.
For reference purposes, here's the outline of this blog series:
- Part 1: Setting Up the Backend and Frontend with Strapi 5 and Next.js.
- Part 2: Real-Time Features, Video Integration, and Screen Sharing.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, make sure you have the following installed:
- Node and npm are installed on your computer.
- Postman for API testing.
- You should be familiar with Next.js and Strapi CMS CRUD operations. You can check out Getting Started With Next.js and Strapi 5: beginner's guide.
Project Overview
In this series, we’ll be building a Google Meet app with Strapi 5 and Next.js that will feature:
- User authentication and authorization
- Real-time video conferencing
- Screen sharing capabilities
- Chat messaging during meetings
- Meeting scheduling and management
- User presence indicators
Here is the folder structure for the app we'll be building throughout this tutorial.
