To upload images in Payload CMS and display them in Next.js. Steps: Add an Image Field to Payload CMS Edit payload.config.ts: ts Copy Edit const Media: CollectionConfig = { slug: ‘media’, upload: true, fields: [], }; export default Media; Upload an Image in Payload CMS Dashboard Go to Collections > Media Upload an image and… Continue reading Setting Up Image Upload in Payload CMS & Displaying in Next.js
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Integrating Payload CMS with Next.js API Routes
To create a custom API route in Next.js to interact with Payload CMS. Steps: Create an API Route in Next.js ts Copy Edit import { NextApiRequest, NextApiResponse } from ‘next’; import payload from ‘payload’; export default async function handler(req: NextApiRequest, res: NextApiResponse) { await payload.init({ secret: process.env.PAYLOAD_SECRET }); if (req.method === ‘GET’) { const posts… Continue reading Integrating Payload CMS with Next.js API Routes
Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Payload CMS with Next.js
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Payload CMS and use it in a Next.js frontend to restrict access. Steps: Define Roles in Payload CMS Update users collection in payload.config.ts: ts Copy Edit import { CollectionConfig } from ‘payload/types’; const Users: CollectionConfig = { slug: ‘users’, auth: true, access: { read: ({ req: { user } })… Continue reading Implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Payload CMS with Next.js
Implementing Secure Server-Side Configurations in Payload CMS
Securely managing server-side configurations in Payload CMS prevents vulnerabilities and unauthorized access. This article covers environment variables, access control, and authentication best practices. Key Features: Using .env for secure configuration Implementing API authentication with JWT Restricting data access using Payload’s built-in access control Example: Securing API Calls with JWT Enable JWT Authentication in Payload CMS:… Continue reading Implementing Secure Server-Side Configurations in Payload CMS
Building Custom Lexical Plugins in Payload CMS 3.x
he introduction of the Lexical editor allows developers to create custom plugins for rich text editing in Payload CMS. This article explains how to add custom toolbar buttons and new block types. Key Features: Creating a custom Lexical editor plugin Adding new toolbar actions Extending block elements Example: Custom Toolbar Button in Lexical Editor Adding… Continue reading Building Custom Lexical Plugins in Payload CMS 3.x
Integrating Payload CMS with Next.js: Best Practices
Since Payload CMS 3.0 introduced native support for Next.js, developers can now build high-performance CMS-driven applications efficiently. Key Features: Server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) API routes for dynamic content fetching Authentication and session management Example: Fetching CMS Data in Next.js Using getServerSideProps for SSR: export async function getServerSideProps() { const response =… Continue reading Integrating Payload CMS with Next.js: Best Practices
Optimizing MongoDB Queries in Payload CMS 3.24
Description: Learn how the latest Payload CMS update enhances MongoDB query performance through optimized indexing, pagination improvements, and better filtering techniques. Key Features: Improved indexing strategies for faster lookups Optimized .find() queries to reduce load time Using aggregation pipelines for efficient data processing Example: Optimizing Query Performance Instead of fetching all documents and filtering in… Continue reading Optimizing MongoDB Queries in Payload CMS 3.24
Setting Up Webhooks in Payload CMS
Webhooks in Payload CMS allow real-time updates by triggering external APIs when content changes. This is useful for automating tasks such as cache invalidation, sending notifications, or syncing data with external systems. Defining a Webhook Add a webhook in payload.config.js: webhooks: [ { event: “afterChange”, collection: “posts”, url:… Continue reading Setting Up Webhooks in Payload CMS
Advanced Payload CMS: Building Custom Features and Plugins
# Advanced Payload CMS: Building Custom Features and Plugins This article explores advanced features and customization options in Payload CMS, focusing on building custom plugins, hooks, and field types. ## Custom Field Types Creating custom field types allows you to extend Payload’s functionality with specialized input types. “`typescript // fields/ColorPicker.ts import { Field } from… Continue reading Advanced Payload CMS: Building Custom Features and Plugins
Payload CMS: A TypeScript-First Headless CMS
# Understanding Payload CMS: A TypeScript-First Headless CMS Payload CMS is a modern, self-hosted headless content management system built with TypeScript, Node.js, and MongoDB. Unlike traditional CMS platforms, Payload provides developers with complete control over their content architecture while offering a powerful admin interface out of the box. ## Key Features and Benefits ### 1.… Continue reading Payload CMS: A TypeScript-First Headless CMS