The Right Way to Build AI Apps in 2026 | Next.js 16 Course

In this video, you'll learn how to build Bookified, an AI-powered platform for real-time voice conversations with your books. Using Next.js 16, Vapi, and MongoDB, you will transform static PDFs into interactive experiences with natural voice synthesis and ElevenLabs persona previews. You’ll master PDF text extraction, secure authentication, and session transcripts to create a seamless library where you can literally talk to your data. Vapi: https://jsm.dev/books-vapi Clerk: https://jsm.dev/books-clerk CodeRabbit: https://jsm.dev/books-coderabbit Junie AI: https://jsm.dev/books-junie WebStorm: https://jsm.dev/books-webstorm 📋 Join the AI Course Waitlist: https://jsm.dev/books-ai 🎁 Video Kit (Code, Assets, Prompts): https://jsm.dev/books-kit 💎 Next.js Pro Course: https://jsm.dev/books-nextjs ⭐ Join JS Mastery Pro: https://jsm.dev/books-jsm ➤ Links not working? Some regions may need a VPN.   / discord     / jsmasterypro     / javascriptmastery     / javascriptmastery   Business Inquiries: [email protected] Time Stamps: 00:00:00 — Introduction 00:03:59 — Project Setup 00:11:52 — Navbar 00:18:40 — Authentication 00:24:32 — Homepage UI 00:36:37 — Create Book Page 00:58:46 — Database & Schema 01:13:42 — Create Book (Part 1) 01:45:05 — Create Book (Part 2) 01:59:37 — Fetch Books from DB 02:11:22 — Develop Book UI with your Agent 02:15:45 — Vapi Initial Setup 02:25:30 — Voice Hook & Conversation UI 03:01:43 — Search Tool & Deployment 03:18:45 — Add Subscription Plans 03:23:02 — Enforce Plan Limits with your Agent 03:45:52 — Final Fixes & Deployment