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Pods Alternative for Next.js & Astro

Define content types in code or use headless CMS for flexible content.

TL;DR

You don't need Pods after migrating to Next.js or Astro. Modern frameworks offer built-in solutions or lightweight npm packages that replace Pods with better performance and zero plugin bloat. See the alternatives below.

Official docs: Next.js Documentation · Astro Documentation

The Problem with Pods

Pods alternative for custom content types

Modern Alternatives

Sanity Schema

Define content types in code

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Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://sanity.io/docs/schema-types

Payload Collections

TypeScript content definitions

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Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Modern solution
  • Better performance

Cons

  • May require learning

How to Implement

Visit https://payloadcms.com/docs/configuration/collections

Migration Steps

1

Document current content types

2

Define schemas in new system

3

Migrate content

4

Update templates

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I create any content structure?
Yes, headless CMS and code-based schemas are extremely flexible.

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