Build and Deploy an AI Art Generator App with Next.js, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and OpenAI

This podcast episode provides an in-depth look at the development of an AI Art Generator project, covering everything from the user interface and functionality to backend API development. With detailed walkthroughs of features such as image generation, user account management, and credit systems, the episode highlights key technical aspects including Node.js setup, MongoDB configuration, and the integration of models like DALI v2 and DALI v3. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of user engagement through personalized history and likes, making the project both user-friendly and technically robust.

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Daulat Hussain

AI Art Generator Project Overview and Homepage Demo

Exploring the Image Generator and Model Selection

Navigating User History, Likes, and Account Management

Setting Up the Project Environment and Installing Dependencies

Setting Up MongoDB and Environment Variables

Building the Backend API: Models, Middleware, and Controllers

Implementing Backend API Functionality: Registration, Login, and Logout

Building Backend API Functionality: Post Creation and Management

Building Backend API Functionality: User Management and Credit System

Connecting Frontend to Backend: Utility Functions and API Calls

Building the Homepage: User Interface and Functionality

Building the Header Component: Navigation and User Settings

Building the User Settings Component: Account Management and Logout

Building the "Get Started" Component: User Authentication and Account Creation

Building the Prompt Input Component: User Input and Model Selection

Building the Image Card Component: Displaying and Interacting with Images

Building the Single Image Component: Detailed Image Information and Interaction

Building the "Reels" Page: Displaying Images in a Grid Layout

Building the Account Page: User Plans and Credit Management

Building the Payment Processing Component: Stripe Integration and Credit Update

Build and Deploy an AI Art Generator App with Next.js, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, and OpenAI

Daulat Hussain

00:00AI Art Generator Project Overview and Homepage Demo

AI Art Generator Project Overview and Homepage Demo

03:57Exploring the Image Generator and Model Selection

Exploring the Image Generator and Model Selection

08:01Navigating User History, Likes, and Account Management

Navigating User History, Likes, and Account Management

22:04Setting Up the Project Environment and Installing Dependencies

Setting Up the Project Environment and Installing Dependencies

31:32Setting Up MongoDB and Environment Variables

Setting Up MongoDB and Environment Variables

38:57Building the Backend API: Models, Middleware, and Controllers

Building the Backend API: Models, Middleware, and Controllers

58:02Implementing Backend API Functionality: Registration, Login, and Logout

Implementing Backend API Functionality: Registration, Login, and Logout

1:14:11Building Backend API Functionality: Post Creation and Management

Building Backend API Functionality: Post Creation and Management

1:35:15Building Backend API Functionality: User Management and Credit System

Building Backend API Functionality: User Management and Credit System

1:58:31Connecting Frontend to Backend: Utility Functions and API Calls

Connecting Frontend to Backend: Utility Functions and API Calls

2:19:45Building the Homepage: User Interface and Functionality

Building the Homepage: User Interface and Functionality

2:50:25Building the Header Component: Navigation and User Settings

Building the Header Component: Navigation and User Settings

3:16:18Building the User Settings Component: Account Management and Logout

Building the User Settings Component: Account Management and Logout

3:38:57Building the "Get Started" Component: User Authentication and Account Creation

Building the "Get Started" Component: User Authentication and Account Creation

4:01:41Building the Prompt Input Component: User Input and Model Selection

Building the Prompt Input Component: User Input and Model Selection

4:59:16Building the Image Card Component: Displaying and Interacting with Images

Building the Image Card Component: Displaying and Interacting with Images

6:04:05Building the Single Image Component: Detailed Image Information and Interaction

Building the Single Image Component: Detailed Image Information and Interaction

6:44:16Building the "Reels" Page: Displaying Images in a Grid Layout

Building the "Reels" Page: Displaying Images in a Grid Layout

7:14:09Building the Account Page: User Plans and Credit Management

Building the Account Page: User Plans and Credit Management

7:57:30Building the Payment Processing Component: Stripe Integration and Credit Update

Building the Payment Processing Component: Stripe Integration and Credit Update