Building an AI-Enhanced Job Interview Preparation Tool with Next.js, Strapi 5, and the New Strapi v5 API Format

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The goal of this article is to guide developers in building an AI-enhanced job interview preparation tool using Next.js for the front-end, Strapi 5 as the backend CMS, and AI integration for generating personalized interview questions. The tool aims to provide users with a personalized and scalable solution for preparing for job interviews, leveraging the capabilities of AI to create tailored interview questions based on the user’s profile and job requirements.

Use Case: Imagine a job seeker preparing for an upcoming interview. The user wants to practice answering questions that are specifically relevant to the job they are applying for. The AI-enhanced tool allows users to input their job titles and related information. The tool then uses AI to generate a set of customized interview questions and stores these questions in Strapi, where they can be managed and updated as needed. Users can access these questions through a responsive web interface built with Next.js, allowing them to practice, track progress, and receive feedback on their answers.

This project demonstrates the integration of advanced technologies like Next.js, Strapi 5, and AI APIs to create a practical tool that enhances the interview preparation process. It showcases how developers can use these tools to build scalable and efficient applications that provide real value to users.

TECH STACK Next.js Strapi 5 Strapi v5 API Format AI API (e.g., OpenAI) Node.js React JavaScript HTML/CSS Authentication and Authorization Server-Side Rendering (SSR) Static Site Generation (SSG)

MODULES & Screens Home Page Dashboard Interview Preparation Page AI-Generated Question Management User Profile Management API Endpoints Configuration Data Fetching

Introduction

• Overview of the Project: Introduce the concept of an AI-enhanced job interview preparation tool and the technologies involved: Next.js, Strapi 5, and AI integration.
• Benefits of the Project: Highlight the advantages of using AI for personalized interview preparation and the role of Next.js and Strapi in creating a scalable and efficient solution.

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• Tech Stack Overview: Next.js, Strapi 5, and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI).
• Why These Technologies?: Discuss why Next.js is suitable for the frontend, Strapi 5 for the backend, and how AI integration enhances the tool's capabilities.

Prerequisites

• Required Knowledge: Basic understanding of JavaScript, React/Next.js, and REST APIs.
• Tools and Technologies: Node.js setup, Next.js for frontend, Strapi 5 for headless CMS, and AI APIs for interview question generation.

Setting Up Strapi

• Initial Setup: Guide on installing Strapi 5 and creating a new project.
• Content Model: Designing content types for job interview questions, categories, and user profiles.
• Configuring API Access: Setting up Strapi to expose necessary API endpoints.
• Configuring the Strapi v5 API Format: Overview of the Strapi v5 API format. Instructions on configuring Strapi’s API format to suit the project's needs.

Getting Started with Next.js

• Bootstrapping the Project: Steps to create a new Next.js project and set up the directory structure.
• Setting Up Pages and Routes: Creating key pages: Home, Dashboard, and Interview Preparation.
• Fetching Data from Strapi: Using Next.js data fetching methods to retrieve content from Strapi.

AI Integration

• Draft Explanation: How AI-generated interview questions are created and stored as drafts in Strapi.
• Accessing AI Content: Configure Strapi to handle AI requests and expose draft questions through the API.
• Rendering AI-Generated Questions: Displaying AI-generated content on the frontend and handling user interactions.

Conclusion

• Recap: Summarize the steps taken to build the AI-enhanced job interview preparation tool.
• Next Steps: Discuss potential future features such as tracking user progress, enhancing AI capabilities, or adding multi-language support.

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Readers will learn:

Next.js Integration: How to set up and integrate Next.js as the frontend framework for building a dynamic and responsive web application.

Strapi 5 Integration: Step-by-step guidance on setting up Strapi 5 as the headless CMS for managing and storing data related to the job interview preparation tool.

AI API Integration: Techniques for integrating AI APIs to generate personalized interview questions based on user input. Strapi v5 API Format: Understanding and configuring the Strapi v5 API format to suit the specific needs of the project.

User Interface Design: Tips and strategies for designing an intuitive and user-friendly interface for the job interview preparation tool.

This article also promotes the new Strapi v5 API Format, released with the new features and shows how to use it in an AI-enhanced job interview preparation application.

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[ddovEmma]

Hello @Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku I will appreciate your feedback. Thanks.

[Theodore-Kelechukwu-Onyejiaku]

Hi @ddovEmma ,

At the moment, we already have "In Progress" articles focused on AI, Next.js and Strapi. Please feel free to propose another article. An article specific to Strapi 5 internals would be great.