🔥 In Part 18 of the Next.js 15 & TypeScript Masterclass, we implement a Block User feature—introducing role-based logic, secure API calls, and real-time UI feedback. This adds a critical layer of control for admin-focused dashboards.
✅ What you’ll learn in this video:
✔️ Creating a secure PATCH API route to block or unblock users
✔️ Extending your user model with a blocked or status field
✔️ Validating permissions using NextAuth session roles (e.g., admin-only access)
✔️ Triggering block/unblock actions from the Users Table cell actions
✔️ Displaying blocked status visually (badges, styles, tooltips)
✔️ Showing toast notifications and disabling UI for blocked users
✔️ Best practices for secure admin operations and backend validation
💡 Why the Block Feature Matters:
🔹 Introduces access control patterns in fullstack apps
🔹 Helps build real-world moderation and security tools
🔹 Combines frontend UX with backend security principles
🔹 Lays the groundwork for managing sensitive user states (suspension, bans, etc.)











