Droply - A Dropbox Inspired Full Stack Project with NextJS, Postgres, Clerk and ImageKit

Build a full-stack Dropbox-inspired project using NextJS, Postgres, Clerk, and ImageKit in this comprehensive tutorial. Learn how to plan your project with Drizzle and Neon, implement Zod validation schemas, handle user authentication with Clerk (including signup, signin, OTP verification, and middleware), and manage file uploads with ImageKit. Discover how Dropbox handles folder structures in databases, fetch files from folders and subfolders, create custom API endpoints for ImageKit uploads, and implement file starring and deletion functionality. The tutorial also covers ImageKit and HeroUI providers, concluding with practical assignments to reinforce your learning. All source code is available on GitHub, making it easy to follow along with this nearly 5-hour hands-on project that utilizes the latest NextJS, Clerk, ImageKit, Drizzle, Neon, and Zod technologies.