Payload CMS is a powerful and flexible headless CMS that allows developers to define and manage data structures with precision. One of its standout features is the ability to define types for collections, globals, and fields, enabling type-safe and predictable content management. In this article, we will dive into the different types used in Payload CMS and how they enhance your development workflow.
1. Collection Types
Collections are a core concept in Payload CMS, representing data models that store and organize content. Each collection is defined in the configuration and consists of various fields, each with a specific type.
Example: Blog Posts Collection
const BlogPosts = {
slug: ‘posts’,
fields: [
{
name: ‘title’,
type: ‘text’,
},
{
name: ‘content’,
type: ‘textarea’,
},
{
name: ‘author’,
type: ‘relationship’,
relationTo: ‘users’,
},
{
name: ‘publishedDate’,
type: ‘date’,
},
],
};