Strapi

Strapi v5 (2025) introduces a Document Service API, Draft & Publish 2.0, and a content history feature. It is the leading self-hosted Headless CMS.

When to Use

• Custom Content: You need a flexible schema builder.
• Self-Hosted: Data privacy requirements prevent SaaS CMS.
• API First: REST and GraphQL APIs generated automatically.

Core Concepts

Content Types

Builder UI to define Articles, Products.

RBAC

Role-Based Access Control for content editors.

Plugins

Marketplace for SEO, comments, auth providers.

Best Practices (2025)

Do:

• Use TypeScript: v5 codebase is fully TypeScript.
• Use Environment Variables: For secrets configuration.
• Use the Transfer Feature: To move data between local/staging/production.

Don't:

• Don't hack core: Use the plugin system and middleware to extend functionality.

References

• Strapi Documentation