API Routes: Building Backend Functionality

Introduction to API Routes in Next.js

Creating Your First API Route

Handling Different HTTP Methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)

Accessing Request Data (Query Parameters, Body, Headers)

Sending Responses (JSON, Text, Status Codes)

Dynamic API Routes and Parameter Extraction

Using API Routes for Data Fetching and Mutations

Connecting API Routes to Databases and External Services

Error Handling and Validation in API Routes

Best Practices for API Routes