The Best of Both Worlds: Combining Drupal Headless and Next.js

Time: Wednesday 17th May 16:00-16:30
Room: Track 1
Track: Web Tools & Technologies

Drupal Headless and Next.js are two powerful technologies that can be used together to create modern, high performance web applications. In this talk, we'll explore the benefits of using Next.js with Drupal Headless and how to set up a new project. We'll discuss best practices for working with these technologies, including building components and integrating data. We'll also showcase real-world examples of using Next.js with Drupal Headless and the benefits experienced. By the end of the talk, you'll have an understanding of how to use these technologies together and be equipped to create your own Next.js and Drupal Headless project.

Speakers

Jimmy Cann
As a software developer, I have gained experience in managing teams, integrating development processes, and performing solution architecture and infrastructure design. I enjoy learning new programming languages, frameworks, and methodologies and strive to stay up to date with the latest developments in the field. Through my work, I have had the opportunity to tackle complex challenges and have developed a deep understanding of the nuances of software development. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my experiences with other professionals at the conference and look forward to learning from and engaging with them.

Currently, I work as the API Development Lead at Ironstar, a web hosting and security services company for Drupal, Node.js, and Laravel platforms. Since co-founding the business in 2018, I have been responsible for building a stable, performant API in Golang for orchestrating customer environments