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Payload CMS provides a robust REST API out of the box, making it easy to interact with content programmatically. Since it is a headless CMS, the API serves as the primary method for fetching, creating, updating, and deleting content. One of its biggest advantages is that every collection defined in Payload CMS automatically gets its… Continue reading Understanding REST APIs in Payload CMS: A Developer’s Guide

Despite its growing reputation as a modern headless CMS, Payload CMS is not a one-size-fits-all solution. One significant drawback is its steep learning curve, particularly for non-technical users. Unlike traditional CMS platforms with user-friendly interfaces and drag-and-drop features, Payload CMS is heavily developer-oriented, requiring knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, and API design to configure and extend… Continue reading Why Payload CMS May Not Be the Right Choice for Every Project

While Payload CMS is gaining popularity as a flexible and developer-friendly headless CMS, it is not without its limitations. One of its primary drawbacks is its complex setup compared to SaaS alternatives like Contentful or Strapi. Since Payload CMS is self-hosted, developers must manage their own database (MongoDB), server, and deployment infrastructure, which can be… Continue reading The Limitations of Payload CMS: Where It Falls Short

In the evolving landscape of content management, developers are increasingly turning to Payload CMS as a powerful alternative to traditional systems. Unlike monolithic CMS platforms, Payload CMS is a headless, API-driven solution that provides complete control over data, workflows, and authentication. Designed with TypeScript, Node.js, and MongoDB, it seamlessly integrates with modern web frameworks, making… Continue reading The Key Benefits of Using Payload CMS for Content Management

In the evolving landscape of content management, developers are increasingly turning to Payload CMS as a powerful alternative to traditional systems. Unlike monolithic CMS platforms, Payload CMS is a headless, API-driven solution that provides complete control over data, workflows, and authentication. Designed with TypeScript, Node.js, and MongoDB, it seamlessly integrates with modern web frameworks, making… Continue reading Why Developers Are Choosing Payload CMS for Modern Web Applications

APIs must ensure that incoming data is properly structured and secure. Payload validation helps prevent incorrect data from being processed. In Node.js, the Joi library simplifies validation by allowing developers to define schemas. Example: Validating a User Registration Payload with Joi const Joi = require(“joi”); // Define a validation schema const userSchema = Joi.object({  name:… Continue reading Validating Payloads in REST APIs

In modern web applications, JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is the standard format for exchanging data between clients and servers. A payload is the actual data sent within an API request, typically in POST, PUT, or PATCH requests. How JSON Payloads Work When a client sends a request to a server, the payload is placed in… Continue reading Understanding JSON Payloads in API Requests

1. Creating an Authentication Service Create a new file authService.js const API_URL = “https://your-api.com”; export const login = async (credentials) => { try { const response = await fetch(`${API_URL}/login`, { method: “POST”, headers: { “Content-Type”: “application/json” }, body: JSON.stringify(credentials), }); const data = await response.json(); if (response.ok) { localStorage.setItem(“token”, data.token); } return data; } catch… Continue reading implementing Token-Based Authentication

1. Why Authentication is Important Authentication helps in: Securing user data. Providing role-based access control (RBAC). Enhancing user experience with personalized content. 2. Setting Up Authentication in a React App 2.1 Using React Context for Authentication React Context API can be used for managing authentication state globally. Steps to Implement: Create an AuthContext.js file: import… Continue reading Authentication in React Apps