Build a Full-Stack App with Next.js, Prisma & Tailwind

What You'll Build

A task management app with user authentication, database storage, and a clean UI.

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• Basic JavaScript/TypeScript knowledge
• A code editor (VS Code recommended)

Step 1: Create the Project

npx create-next-app@latest my-app --typescript --tailwind --app
cd my-app

Step 2: Install Dependencies

npm install prisma @prisma/client next-auth
npx prisma init

Step 3: Define Your Schema

Edit prisma/schema.prisma:

model Task {
  id        String   @id @default(cuid())
  title     String
  completed Boolean  @default(false)
  userId    String
  createdAt DateTime @default(now())
}

Step 4: Create the API

Create app/api/tasks/route.ts with GET and POST handlers.

Step 5: Build the UI

Use Tailwind CSS for a clean, responsive interface.

Next Steps

• Add drag-and-drop reordering
• Add categories and filters
• Deploy to Vercel