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API Routes in Next.js: Build Backend Endpoints

Build complete backend APIs in Next.js. RESTful endpoints, database connections, and production patterns.

What You'll Implement

RESTful API endpoints
Request and response handling
Database CRUD operations
Authentication middleware
Error handling patterns
API versioning

API Patterns Covered

Route handlers in App Router
HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
Request validation
Response formatting
Middleware chains
Rate limiting

Real-World API Setup

Build production-ready APIs with proper structure and error handling.

Consistent response format

Proper status codes

Error logging

API documentation

Request validation

Security headers

Part of the Complete Course

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Master API Development