The Only Backend for Next.js You Need - Motia

Learn why Next.js applications require a separate backend and discover Motia as a comprehensive backend solution in this 17-minute tutorial. Explore the limitations of Next.js for background processing, cron jobs, streaming, and WebSocket connections, then understand the Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) pattern as a solution. Follow along with a practical demonstration showing how to integrate Motia with a Next.js application, covering API endpoint creation, workflow setup, event handling, and AI SDK implementation. Master streaming capabilities, cron job configuration, and utilize the Workbench UI for observability and monitoring. Implement authentication systems and configure middleware to create a robust full-stack application architecture that separates concerns between frontend and backend responsibilities.