Engineering blog.
Deep dives into Next.js, Payload CMS, and building high-performance digital products. Written by developers, for developers.
Code-First and Visual: How the Dual Approach Works
Nextly is the only Next.js framework that lets you define your schema in TypeScript or build it visually in the Schema Builder. Here's how both approaches work and when to use each.
Build a Blog with Nextly in 10 Minutes
A step-by-step tutorial: install Nextly, define your blog schema, create content in the admin panel, and display it in your Next.js frontend.
Nextly Alpha: What's Ready and What's Next
The first public alpha of Nextly is here. Here is what you can build today, what is coming in beta, and how to get involved.
Why We Built Nextly
Every content framework forces a choice: code-first or visual. We were inspired by Payload's developer experience and Strapi's visual editor, so we built a framework that gives you both.
What is Nextly?
Nextly is an open-source app framework for Next.js. Define your schema in TypeScript or build it visually with the Schema Builder. Auth, RBAC, media, email, forms, and a full admin panel, all inside your Next.js app.
Start building with Nextly
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