api-routes

Next.js API routes using the Pages Router are created by adding TypeScript files to the src/pages/api/ directory, which automatically exposes them as HTTP endpoints to handle server-side requests and logic.

Dynamic routing for Next.js Pages Router endpoints works by naming files with brackets, such as [id].ts, inside the src/pages/api/ folder to capture URL parameters and handle targeted HTTP requests.

A standard response structure for Next.js API routes uses a consistent HttpResponses type containing message, data, and status fields to ensure clear JSON responses and robust error handling across endpoints.

TypeScript is used to build these Next.js API routes, utilizing NextApiRequest and NextApiResponse types to correctly type incoming HTTP requests and outgoing server responses in the Pages Router.

Next.js Pages Router API routes support standard HTTP methods including GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE, allowing you to build REST-like endpoints and manage server-side logic for various request types.