Why I switched to headless Django with Next.js

Finally refactored my website with Next.js and Django

Finally, after relentless nights of reading documentation and testing lines of code, I refactored my portfolio with Next.js and Django. Perhaps you, like me, were also wary of using React because of its SEO limitations. However, the seamless transition to Next.js and Django did all the convincing and instilled the desired attraction to React. In addition, I engaged in the exhilarating process of superseding my vanilla JavaScript codes with the more adaptable TypeScript!

Splitting the Frontend and Backend: A Headless Revolution

As a developer who constantly aspires for perfection, it can become tedious while managing both the frontend and backend simultaneously. To achieve greater flexibility and versatility, I shifted my infrastructure to a headless setup. This configuration decouples the frontend from the backend. So, now, instead of intertwining, they interact through APIs—a leap towards modernized architecture.

Why Refactor with TypeScript?

With the increasing popularity of TypeScript, I took the recommendation to relish in its benefits. TypeScript, which is essentially JavaScript with a syntax for types, offers greater support for large codebases. After all, they have types! Factoring in safety, productivity, and most importantly, fun, my affinity for TypeScript has deepened throughout this experience. These utilities resulted in an underlying structure that fortifies against unexpected behavior and catches mistakes as you write the code, all whilst encouraging readable, high-quality code.

What's Behind Django?

Let's bring focus to Django next, a renowned Python-based web framework that projects meticulousness and speed in designing web applications. By virtue of its robustness, Django ensures safety, scalability and versatility all along with its convenience of reusing Django-applications.

Benefits of Headless Architecture

Directed towards securely interacting with the backend via API, the headless nature of a website neutralizes threats posed and works towards fostering a sense of dependability.

Improved Security

With Django inherently robust, this dynamic duo ensures the foundations of my website remain fortressed from threats, ensuring the security of interactions occurring. All of this is achieved with Django retaining its dynamic nature and Next.js ensuring the final presentation is nothing short of perfection.