What is API Route?
TL;DR
Server-side endpoints in Next.js that handle HTTP requests and responses, enabling backend functionality within your Frontend Accelerator application.
API Routes in Frontend Accelerator are Next.js server-side endpoints located in the app/api directory using the App Router architecture. Each route is defined in a route.ts file that exports HTTP method handlers (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.).
Key Features:
- Type-Safe Handlers: Strongly typed request/response objects using TypeScript
- Middleware Integration: Built-in authentication checks, rate limiting, and request validation
- AI-Friendly Structure: Clear, predictable patterns that AI tools can instantly understand and extend
- Database Access: Direct integration with Prisma ORM for type-safe database operations
- Error Handling: Centralized error handling with proper HTTP status codes
Example Structure:
// app/api/products/route.ts
export async function GET(request: Request) {
// Fetch products logic
}
export async function POST(request: Request) {
// Create product logic
}
API Routes in Frontend Accelerator follow RESTful conventions and include automatic OpenAPI documentation generation for seamless API exploration.