Next.js from Development to Deployment - Connecting to the Strapi API

The video tutorial guides viewers through connecting a Next.js application to a Strapi API, focusing on changing the API endpoint, handling image URLs, and updating the events and details pages. It also covers formatting dates for display and prepares for implementing a search feature. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of adjusting configurations and code to accommodate changes in API structure and data formats.

What port should be used to connect to the Strapi API?

• 3000

• 1337

• 8080

• 5000

What change is necessary when making requests to the Strapi API?

• Add '/api' to the URL

• Remove '/api' from the URL

• Use a different domain

• Change the HTTP method to POST

How should image URLs be handled when using external sources in Next.js?

• Host images locally

• Add the domain to the Next.js config file

• Use a different image tag

• Convert images to base64

What is the purpose of sorting events by date in the events page?

• To group events by category

• To filter out past events

• To display events in alphabetical order

• To display the most recent events first

How are events fetched by slug in the details page?

• Fetching all events and filtering locally

• Using a separate API endpoint

• Using a query in the URL

• Using a parameter in the URL

What format is used to display dates in the event details?

• ISO 8601 format

• Locale date string format

• Unix timestamp

• Custom string format

What is the next step after connecting to the Strapi API and handling data?

• Implementing CRUD functionality

• Adding user authentication

• Creating a search box

• Deploying the application