Strapi Pros & Cons

Strapi Pros & Cons

Top pros of using Strapi
  • Auto-generated GraphQL API and schema with the help of the "Shadow CRUD"
  • Quick and easy installation
Top cons of using Strapi
  • Does not handle database migrations
In total 3 Pros and Cons for Strapi has been submitted so far, in which 2 where positive and 1 was negative. The highest rated or deemed most accurate Pros & Cons was submitted by the users Freddie , Freddie and Millen .

Does not handle database migrations

Strapi is a fantastic open-source CMS and API creation tool for frontend developers. However, one of the biggest concerns I have with Strapi is that your application does not record nor manage database migrations after schema changes to your database. This is a crucial part of building a sound and future proof application, without a record of schema changes things can get hairy quickly. It's kinda like building an application without using Git to track code changes.

Freddie
Freddie
4 years, 2 months ago
Con

Auto-generated GraphQL API and schema with the help of the "Shadow CRUD"

Possibly the fastest way to create a basic GraphQL API. With the help of Strapi graphQL plugin you can have your GraphQL API up and running in a matter of minutes. Where all necessary types and resolvers are auto-generated by Strapi's Shadow CRUD system. Simply install the plugin, and you can start using your GraphQL API with GraphiQL interface at /graphql.

Freddie
Freddie
4 years, 2 months ago
Pro

Quick and easy installation

I love the fact that Strapi is extremely easy to install. The Strapi CLI will guide you through the process of installing the headless CMS manually. A bunch of one-click-install's and containers are available for third-party platforms and hosting providers as well.

Millen
Millen
4 years, 2 months ago
Pro

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This page was last updated on Sat 05 Mar 2022 (2 years, 9 months ago).