How to Build a Notification System with Novu
Create a multi-channel notification infrastructure with Novu's open-source platform
Intermediate
3-5 hours
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.
Novu account
Application to integrate
Notification requirements
What You Will Build
A notification system supporting email, SMS, push, and in-app notifications
Key Features
Multi-channel
Workflow builder
Template management
User preferences
Analytics
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Follow these steps to build your with .
1
Set up Novu
Create account and connect notification providers
2
Create workflows
Design notification workflows in the dashboard
3
Build templates
Create templates for each channel
4
Integrate SDK
Add Novu to your application
5
Add preferences
Let users manage notification settings
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Too many notifications
No user preferences
Missing digest options
Next Steps
Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.
Add delay logic
Implement digests
Create preference centre
Learn More
From tutorial to shipped
Build notification systems at buildAcademy
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