Building Real-time Next.js Dashboards with PlanetScale CDC & AWS Event Streams
Master the art of creating dynamic, real-time dashboards using Next.js, leveraging PlanetScale's Change Data Capture (CDC) and robust AWS event streaming services. This course provides a hands-on journey from database changes to real-time UI updates, empowering you to build modern data visualization solutions.
Building Real-time Next.js Dashboards with PlanetScale CDC & AWS Event Streams
Skills you build, step by step.
Practical lessons designed to get you writing working code. Every topic builds directly on the previous one.
Design and implement end-to-end real-time dashboard architectures.
Utilize PlanetScale's Change Data Capture (CDC) for efficient data change tracking.
Integrate PlanetScale CDC events with AWS Kinesis Data Streams.
Process and transform real-time data streams using AWS Lambda functions.
Develop a robust real-time backend using AWS API Gateway WebSockets.
Who this course is made for.
Clear expectations before you begin. No unnecessary background needed to get moving with confidence.
Target Level
Suitable for advanced learners seeking hands-on build experience.
Prerequisites
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Solid experience with React and Next.js (including App Router).
- Basic understanding of SQL and relational database concepts.
- Familiarity with AWS services (IAM, S3, general cloud concepts).
- Experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs.
What You Need
A computer with an internet connection, a text editor, and time for weekly practice.