Building a content management system (CMS) is no small feat, especially when it involves managing core models like Post, Category, Newsletter, and Comment, along with implementing robust authentication. As a software developer, I found existing solutions either too restrictive or unnecessarily complex for my specific needs. This led me to create my own CMS using Next.js, tailored to handle these challenges effectively.
The Challenges with Off-the-Shelf CMS Solutions While platforms like WordPress or Strapi are powerful, they often fall short when dealing with complex and unique requirements. Here’s what I struggled with:
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Building a custom CMS with Next.js offers tailored solutions for managing core models like Post, Category, Newsletter, and Comment, along with implementing robust authentication. Off-the-shelf CMS platforms like WordPress or Strapi can be either too restrictive or overly complex for specific needs, leading to the creation of a more effective custom solution.

Why I Created My Own CMS with Next.js as a Software Developer

Just the perfect list of reasons I’ve been searching for so I can also venture into building my own CMS.

Building stuff is fun.
Like you could be like these guys and build a site promising rapid UI with low overheads.
flashui.site
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errr nevermind that.
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Oh god
Yeah man, building it yourself is always a good idea.

Thank you for sharing your exp. Can you share info about how many time it takes? And are you thinking to share it as openSource?