How I Created this App

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Building a Next-Level Next.js Web Application with Cutting-Edge Features 🚀

In today's world, having a well-designed and functional web application is crucial for businesses to reach and engage with their audience effectively. To meet this demand, I decided to build a Next.js web application that incorporates the latest and greatest in web technologies.

The application includes several notable features, such as:

  1. Google Analytics Integration: To measure and track the performance of the website, I integrated Google Analytics into the application. This helps me understand the visitor behavior, demographics, and other vital metrics, which are essential for making data-driven decisions.
  2. Vercel Features: Vercel is a fantastic platform for deploying and hosting web applications, and I made use of its features in this project. The platform provides a seamless and efficient deployment process, ensuring that the website is always up and running.
  3. Sanity Integration for Blog: To provide a blogging platform for the website, I integrated Sanity into the application. This allows me to create and manage blog posts, images, and other media, all from a single platform.
  4. Spotify API Usage: I also integrated the Spotify API into the application, allowing visitors to check out what i am listening right now (minor but i can 😋).
  5. Guestbook: The application also features a guestbook, where visitors can leave comments and feedback about the website. This allows me to gather valuable insights from my audience and make improvements based on their suggestions.
  6. PlanetScale: To store the data for the guestbook, I utilized PlanetScale integration with Prisma DB usage, a high-performance database solution. This ensures that the guestbook is always fast and responsive, even with a large number of comments.
  7. Next.js Authentication: To add an extra layer of security to the website, I integrated Next.js authentication into the application. This allows me to control who can access sensitive information and features.
  8. Multi-Language Support: To reach a wider audience, I added multi-language support to the application, allowing visitors to choose the language they prefer.
  9. Progressive Web Application (PWA): To provide a fast and responsive experience for visitors, I built the application as a PWA. This means that the website can be accessed from any device, and the user experience is optimized for each device.
  10. Lighthouse Score 95+: Finally, I optimized the website for performance and accessibility, achieving a 95+ score on Lighthouse. This ensures that the website is fast, accessible, and meets the latest web standards.

In conclusion, I am proud to have built a Next.js web application that incorporates the latest and greatest in web technologies. The application is designed to provide an engaging and interactive experience for visitors, while also being fast, secure, and accessible.

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