Build a Full-Stack Inventory Management System with Next.js & Stack Auth

Complete Inventory Management System with Authentication, Dashboard Analytics, and CRUD Operations

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📋 Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Tech Stack
3. Features
4. Quick Start
5. Screenshots
6. Deployment
7. Course & Channel

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🚀 Introduction

l learn how to build a complete inventory management system using Next.js 15, Stack Auth, Prisma, and PostgreSQL. From user authentication to dashboard analytics, product management, and real-time inventory tracking—this video walks you through every step of building a production-ready full-stack application.

Perfect for developers looking to master modern web development, learn full-stack architecture, or build their own business management tools.

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⚙️ Tech Stack

• Next.js 15 – React framework with App Router and Server Components
• React 19 – Component-based UI development with latest features
• TailwindCSS – Utility-first CSS for modern styling
• Stack Auth – Modern authentication solution (replaces NextAuth.js)
• Prisma – Type-safe database ORM with migrations
• PostgreSQL – Robust relational database
• Lucide Icons – Clean and beautiful icon pack
• Recharts – Data visualization for analytics
• TypeScript – Type safety and enhanced developer experience
• Vercel – Deployment and hosting platform

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⚡️ Features

• 🔐 Modern Authentication - Secure user registration and login with Stack Auth
• 📊 Dashboard Analytics - Real-time metrics, charts, and inventory insights
• 📦 Product Management - Complete CRUD operations for inventory items
• 🔍 Search & Filtering - Find products quickly with search functionality
• 📄 Pagination - Efficient data loading for large inventories
• ⚠️ Low Stock Alerts - Automated notifications for inventory levels
• 💰 Value Tracking - Monitor total inventory value and financial metrics
• 📈 Visual Analytics - Interactive charts showing inventory trends
• 📱 Responsive Design - Works perfectly on desktop and mobile devices
• 🎨 Modern UI - Clean, professional interface with TailwindCSS
• 🚀 Server Actions - Form handling with Next.js Server Actions
• 🔄 Real-time Updates - Instant UI updates after data changes

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👌 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• Git
• PostgreSQL Database (or use Neon for cloud hosting)

Clone and Run

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/nextjs-fullstack-inventory.git
cd nextjs-fullstack-inventory
npm install

Environment Setup

1. Create a .env.local file in the root directory:

DATABASE_URL="postgresql://username:password@localhost:5432/inventory_db"
NEXT_PUBLIC_STACK_PROJECT_ID="your_stack_project_id"
NEXT_PUBLIC_STACK_PUBLISHABLE_CLIENT_KEY="your_publishable_key"
STACK_SECRET_SERVER_KEY="your_secret_key"

2. Set up your database:

npx prisma migrate dev
npx prisma generate

3. Start the development server:

npm run dev

Your app will be available at: http://localhost:3000

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☁️ Deployment

Deploy on Vercel

1. Push your code to GitHub
2. Go to vercel.com
3. Import your repository
4. Add your environment variables in the Vercel dashboard
5. Click Deploy

Your live application will be hosted on a custom subdomain (e.g. https://your-inventory-app.vercel.app)

Database Setup

For production, consider using:

• Neon - Serverless PostgreSQL
• Supabase - Open source Firebase alternative
• PlanetScale - MySQL-compatible database

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🔗 Useful Links

• Next.js Documentation
• Stack Auth Documentation
• Prisma Documentation
• Tailwind CSS Docs
• Lucide Icons
• Recharts Documentation
• Vercel Deployment Guide

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📝 License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

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Happy Coding! 🚀

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