Building a Google Meet Clone with Strapi 5 and Next.js (3-Part Blog Series)

[icode247]

What is your article idea?

The article idea for the 3-part blog series "Building a Google Meet Clone with Strapi 5 and Next.js" is to provide a step-by-step guide for developers to create a sophisticated video conferencing application. The series will showcase how to build a functional and scalable Google Meet clone using Strapi 5 for the backend and Next.js for the frontend.

What are the objectives of your article?

Part 1: Setting Up the Backend with Strapi 5

Introduction

• Overview of the project and goals for the series
• Introduction to Strapi 5 as the backend for the Google Meet clone

Environment Setup

• Installing and configuring Strapi 5
• Creating and configuring content types: User, Meeting, and Messages

Building the User Authentication System

• Implementing JWT-based authentication in Strapi 5
• Setting up role-based access controls
• Creating user registration and login endpoints

Conclusion

• Recap of what was achieved in Part 1
• Preview of Part 2: Setting up the Next.js frontend

Part 2: Building the Frontend with Next.js

Introduction

• Brief recap of Part 1
• Overview of the Next.js setup for the project

Setting Up Next.js

• Creating a new Next.js project
• Installing necessary dependencies (e.g., Axios, SWR)
• Connecting the app to the Strapi 5 backend

User Authentication and State Management

• Building the login and registration pages
• Implementing global state management with Context API or Redux
• Handling JWT tokens and secure API communication

Creating the UI for Meetings

• Designing the meeting list and detail pages
• Implementing real-time data fetching for active meetings

Conclusion

• Summary of Part 2 progress
• Preview of Part 3: Adding real-time features, video integration, and screen sharing

Part 3: Real-Time Features, Video Integration, and Screen Sharing

Introduction

• Recap of Parts 1 and 2
• Goals for the final part of the series

Implementing Real-Time Chat and Notifications

• Integrating WebSockets for real-time messaging
• Implementing notifications for meeting invites and updates

Adding Video Call Functionality

• Integrating a video call service (WebRTC) into Next.js
• Handling video streams and managing meeting participants
• Synchronizing the video call status with the Strapi 5 backend

Implementing Screen Sharing

• Setting up screen sharing using WebRTC
• Managing screen sharing permissions and controls within meetings
• Synchronizing the screen-sharing status across participants

Testing and Deployment

• Testing the app
• Deploying the Strapi 5 backend to production
• Deploying the Next.js app with Vercel or another hosting service

Conclusion

• Final thoughts and reflections on the project
• Potential future enhancements

What is your expertise as a developer or writer?

Advance

What type of post is this?

Tutorial

Terms & Conditions

• [X] I have read the Write for the Community program guidelines.

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

This looks good. Please proceed. Thank you.

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @icode247 ,

Adding this here for reference:

https://hackmd.io/_uvLzyssSk6-ck8tURuseg

https://hackmd.io/YFsBPeTxRpWMu4MtT1SJ5g

https://hackmd.io/kpN3w3WWQ0OTECDV2s8LeA

Thank you for your contribution!