Payload
The backend to build the modern web.
Payload is an open-source, code-first headless CMS and application framework built on Next.js, TypeScript, and React. It provides developers with a full backend including an admin panel, authentication, access control, and a local API out of the box. It targets both individual developers and enterprise teams who want full ownership and flexibility over their stack.
Developers define their schema in a TypeScript config file and instantly get a full backend, admin panel, authentication, and REST/GraphQL API running on Next.js.
developers and development teams building modern web applications
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- open-source
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