CMS Full Integration, Deployment & CDN

Prerequisite: Module 2 (React + Next.js Frontend)

What you'll learn

• Consume advanced CMS APIs with filtering, sorting, and pagination
• Work with REST and GraphQL APIs
• Implement search and category-based filtering
• Enable preview mode for draft content
• Use webhooks to trigger automatic updates
• Deploy applications using modern platforms
• Configure CDN for performance and global delivery
• Manage environment variables securely
• Build and launch production-ready headless CMS applications

This course includes:

• 1 Capstone Headless CMS Project
• 12–16 Hours Live Classes
• Online / Onsite (Physical)
• Deployment & CDN Setup Guides
• API Optimization Exercises
• Certificate of Completion

Course Content

Advanced API Consumption

• Filtering Data via API Parameters
• Sorting Content Dynamically
• Pagination Techniques
• Implementing Search Functionality
• Category-Based Filtering
• GraphQL Basics:

• Strapi GraphQL Plugin 
• Contentful GraphQL API
  • REST vs GraphQL Comparison 

Preview Mode & Webhooks

• Draft Content vs Published Content
• Preview APIs in CMS Platforms
• Next.js Preview Mode
• Setting up Webhooks:

• Trigger rebuild on content update
  • Real-Time Content Workflow 

Deployment & CDN Integration

• Deploying with:

• Vercel (optimized for Next.js) 
• Netlify
  • Connecting Custom Domain
  • Using CDN: 
• Vercel Edge Network 
• Cloudinary
  • Environment Variables: 
• API keys 
• Security best practices
  • Performance Optimization for Production 

Final Project (Capstone)

Project: Complete Headless CMS Website

Project Options:

• Company Landing Page + Blog
• Product Catalog Website
• News / Media Platform

Required Features:

• CMS Backend:

• Strapi or Contentful
  • Frontend: 
• Next.js
  • Dynamic Routing
  • API Integration (Filtering + Pagination)
  • Media Optimization
  • Preview Mode Enabled
  • Deployed Live (Vercel / Netlify)
  • CDN Integration 

Requirements

• Completion of CMS Level 2 Modules 1 & 2
• Strong React & Next.js knowledge
• Understanding of APIs

Description

This module focuses on advanced integration, deployment, and performance optimization of headless CMS applications. Students will learn how to build scalable, production-ready systems with real-time content updates and global delivery.

By the end of this module, learners will be able to deploy full headless CMS applications used in modern startups and enterprises.

Why Choose This Course?

• Real-World Deployment Skills
• Advanced API Handling
• CDN & Performance Optimization
• Modern Fullstack Workflow
• Portfolio-Ready Projects

Activities During Class

• Working with advanced APIs
• Implementing preview systems
• Setting up webhooks
• Deploying applications
• Optimizing performance

Who Is This Course For?

• Frontend developers moving into fullstack
• Headless CMS developers
• Freelancers building scalable apps

Course Highlights

• Advanced API Usage
• Preview & Webhooks
• Deployment & CDN
• Performance Optimization
• Capstone Project