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Taylor Lindores Reeves
Taylor Lindores Reeves

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Build a Car Dealer CMS with Next.js 15 and React 19 – Full Course

Are you looking to level up your Next.js and React skills by building a real-world project? In this tutorial, we’ll be creating a Car Dealer CMS using Next.js 15 and React 19. This is Part 1 of a three-part full course, where we’ll cover everything from project setup to developing a fully functional content management system.

🚀 Watch the full tutorial here:

NextJS Full Course: Build a Car Dealer CMS (Part 1/3)


What You’ll Learn in This Course

This project-based tutorial takes you step by step through building a robust CMS for managing a car dealership.

1. Setting Up the Project

  • Initializing a Next.js 15 project
  • Understanding the new App Router
  • Configuring TypeScript and ESLint for best practices

2. Creating the CMS Structure

  • Designing a database schema for car listings
  • Setting up API routes for managing inventory
  • Implementing server actions in Next.js

3. Frontend Development with React 19

  • Building reusable UI components
  • Styling with Tailwind CSS and Shadcn UI
  • Implementing dynamic routing for individual car pages

4. Backend & Data Handling

  • Using Prisma for database interactions
  • Creating CRUD operations for car listings
  • Setting up authentication and authorization

5. Deployment & Next Steps

  • How to deploy your CMS to production
  • Preparing for Part 2 of the course

Why Next.js 15 & React 19?

Next.js 15 brings powerful new features, including:

Enhanced App Router – More flexibility in routing and layouts

Server Components – Improved performance and reduced client-side JavaScript

Optimized Data Fetching – Seamless API integrations

Meanwhile, React 19 introduces:

🔥 React Compiler – Auto-optimizations for better performance

🔥 New Hooks & Suspense Improvements – Smoother UI updates

By combining these cutting-edge technologies, we can build a high-performance, scalable, and modern CMS that meets real-world business needs.


Get Started Now!

Don’t just read about Next.js and React—build something real. This Car Dealer CMS project is the perfect hands-on experience to deepen your skills.

🎥 Watch the tutorial now:

➡️ NextJS Full Course: Build a Car Dealer CMS (Part 1/3)

💬 Have questions? Drop a comment on the video or discuss below!

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