How can I create advanced API routes in Next.js using TypeScript?

How can I create advanced API routes in Next.js using TypeScript?

To create advanced API routes in Next.js with TypeScript, you can define your API routes in the pages/api directory. Each file corresponds to a route, and you can use TypeScript for type safety.

Can you show me an example of a dynamic API route?

Sure! You can create a dynamic API route by naming your file with square brackets, like [id].ts. Inside, you can access the id parameter from the request.

What about handling different HTTP methods?

You can handle different HTTP methods by checking req.method in your API route. For example, you can use if (req.method === 'GET') to handle GET requests.

How do I validate incoming data in my API routes?

You can use libraries like zod or yup for validation. Import the library, define your schema, and validate the incoming request body.