Overview

Welcome to the documentation for the Next.js SaaS Starter Kit! This starter kit is designed to help developers quickly and efficiently build full-featured SaaS (Software as a Service) applications using the latest technologies. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to streamline your development process or a newcomer eager to learn, this starter kit provides a solid foundation for your next project.

What is the SaaS World starter kit?

The SaaS World Starter Kit is a robust, pre-configured boilerplate that simplifies the creation of SaaS applications. Built with Next.js, this starter kit leverages the power of server-side rendering, static site generation, and API routes to help kickstart the development process of any Next.js based web app. It includes essential features that every SaaS application needs, such as authentication, payment processing, and user management, so that you can focus on building features unique to your application and deliver value to your users.

Key Features

• Next.js: Utilizes the latest version of Next.js for optimal performance and modern web development practices.
• Authentication: Pre-configured with Clerk Authentication to provide secure and easy-to-implement user authentication.
• Payment Processing: Integrated with Stripe for handling payments.
• Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly and responsive design using Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui.
• API Routes: Ready-to-use API routes to handle webhook events from integrated services.
• Database Integration: Configured with Prisma ORM for seamless database management with support for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, SQLite, MongoDB, CockroachDB, PlanetScale and MariaDB.
• Deployment Ready: Optimized for deployment on Vercel, ensuring smooth CI/CD integration and scaling.

Why Use the SaaS World Starter Kit?

Creating a SaaS application involves a lot of repetitive tasks and setup that can slow down your development process. The Next.js based starter kit abstracts these tasks away, providing you with a well-structured codebase and all the necessary features to get your application up and running quickly. Here’s why you should consider using this starter kit:

• Save Time: Skip the boilerplate setup and jump straight into building your core features.
• Best Practices: Follow modern web development best practices with a well-organized and scalable architecture.
• Extensible: Easily extend and customize the kit to fit your specific needs and requirements.
• Community Support: Leverage the power of the Next.js community and the extensive documentation and resources available.

Getting Started

Ready to dive in? The following sections will guide you through setting up your environment, configuring the starter kit, and getting started with rapid development.

By the end of this documentation, you’ll have a functional SaaS application ready for you to implement your custom app specific features.

If you encounter any issues or have questions, feel free to reach out to us at support@saasworld.org. Happy coding!