Content Types

Content types are the foundation of your content structure in Meshbase. They define the schema and fields for your data collections.

What are Content Types?

A content type is a blueprint that defines the structure of your content. Think of it as a database table schema or a class definition. Each content type contains:

A unique name and identifier
A collection of custom fields
Validation rules and constraints
Display and formatting options

Creating a Content Type

Step 1: Navigate to Content-Type Builder

From your project dashboard, click on "Content-Type Builder" in the sidebar navigation.

Step 2: Create New Collection Type

Click "Create new collection type" and provide a display name (e.g., "Blog Post", "Product", "Author").

Step 3: Add Fields

Add fields to your content type by selecting field types and configuring their properties.

Step 4: Save and Deploy

Save your content type. The API endpoints will be automatically generated and ready to use.

Example: Blog Post Content Type

Here's an example of a typical blog post content type structure:

{
  "name": "Blog Post",
  "apiId": "blog-post",
  "fields": [
    {
      "name": "title",
      "type": "text",
      "required": true
    },
    {
      "name": "slug",
      "type": "text",
      "unique": true
    },
    {
      "name": "content",
      "type": "richtext"
    },
    {
      "name": "author",
      "type": "relation",
      "target": "author"
    },
    {
      "name": "publishedAt",
      "type": "datetime"
    },
    {
      "name": "featured",
      "type": "boolean",
      "default": false
    }
  ]
}

Best Practices

Use clear, descriptive names for your content types
Plan your content structure before creating types
Keep content types focused and single-purpose
Use relations to connect related content
Set appropriate validation rules for data integrity
Consider SEO fields like slug and meta descriptions