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Dynamic Page Creation in Payload CMS

Payload CMS allows for dynamic content creation, enabling users to add pages without modifying the code. Using this approach allows for better scalability, flexibility, and efficiency in your applications. It helps in organizing code, improving performance, and ensuring seamless content updates. Defining a Page Collection Inside payload.config.js, create a collection for pages: collections: [  {… Continue reading Dynamic Page Creation in Payload CMS

Customizing Admin UI in Payload CMS

Payload CMS provides a powerful and flexible admin panel by default, but many projects require customization to align with specific needs. This guide walks you through the steps to modify the admin interface to match your project’s branding and functionality. Change Admin Styles You can customize the look and feel of the admin panel by… Continue reading Customizing Admin UI in Payload CMS

Deploying Payload CMS to Production

Deploying Payload CMS to a production environment requires careful planning and implementation to ensure security, efficiency, and reliability. This guide highlights best practices to make the deployment process smooth and effective. Prepare the Application for Production Ensure all sensitive information, such as database credentials and API keys, is stored securely using environment variables. Avoid hardcoding… Continue reading Deploying Payload CMS to Production

Creating Custom API Endpoints in Payload CMS

Payload CMS is not only a powerful content management system but also provides flexibility for developers to create custom API endpoints. These endpoints allow you to extend the CMS’s functionality, tailor API responses, and integrate third-party systems seamlessly. Steps to Create a Custom Endpoint Access Collection Configuration: Open the configuration file of the collection where… Continue reading Creating Custom API Endpoints in Payload CMS

Creating Reusable Blocks in Payload CMS

Reusable blocks are one of the most powerful features in Payload CMS, enabling developers to define modular content components that can be reused across various pages and collections. This approach streamlines content management, promotes consistency, and simplifies maintenance. What Are Reusable Blocks? In Payload CMS, a block is a group of fields bundled together to… Continue reading Creating Reusable Blocks in Payload CMS

Schema Extension in Payload

This hook runs before the schema is built. You can use it to extend your database structure with tables that won’t be managed by Payload. import { postgresAdapter } from ‘@payloadcms/db-postgres’ import { integer, pgTable, serial } from ‘@payloadcms/db-postgres/drizzle/pg-core’ postgresAdapter({ beforeSchemaInit: [ ({ schema, adapter }) => { return { …schema, tables: { …schema.tables, addedTable:… Continue reading Schema Extension in Payload

Access plesk postgres Database using SSH thunnel

Modify postgresql.conf: 1. Open the file /var/lib/pgsql/data/postgresql.conf in a text editor Add the following line at the end of the file: listen_addresses = ‘*’ Save the changes and close the file. Modify pg_hba.conf: Open the file /var/lib/pgsql/data/pg_hba.conf in a text editor Add the following line at the end of the file: host same role all 203.0.113.2/32 md5 203.0.113.2/32… Continue reading Access plesk postgres Database using SSH thunnel

Next.js and Payload: A Powerful Combination

Next.js and Payload are two powerful tools that can be used together to build modern, efficient, and scalable web applications. Next.js Next.js is a React framework that simplifies the development of web applications. It offers features like: Server-Side Rendering (SSR): Improves SEO and initial page load performance. Static Site Generation (SSG): Optimizes website speed and… Continue reading Next.js and Payload: A Powerful Combination

The Importance of Payload in E-commerce

Payload, a flexible headless CMS and application framework, offers several advantages for e-commerce businesses:   1. Customizable and Scalable E-commerce Platforms Tailored Solutions: Payload’s flexibility allows you to create custom e-commerce platforms that perfectly align with your unique business needs.   Scalability: As your business grows, Payload can easily scale to accommodate increasing traffic and product catalogs.… Continue reading The Importance of Payload in E-commerce