How to Build a CMS with Contentful
Set up a flexible headless CMS for your content-driven applications
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.
What You Will Build
A content management system with custom content types, media, and API integration
Key Features
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Follow these steps to build your cms with Contentful.
Plan content models
Design your content types and fields
Create content types
Build your models in Contentful
Add content
Create entries and upload media
Connect your app
Fetch content via the API
Set up preview
Enable content preview functionality
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Next Steps
Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.
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