Payload CMS Development Payload is a Next.js native CMS with TypeScript-first architecture. This skill transfers expert knowledge for building collections, hooks, access control, and queries the right way. Mental Model Think of Payload as three interconnected layers : 1. Config Layer → Collections, globals, fields define your schema 2. Hook Layer → Lifecycle events transform and validate data 3. Access Layer → Functions control who can do what Every operation flows through: Quick Reference | Task | Solution | Details | |------|----------|---------| | Auto-generate slugs | or beforeChange hook…