The tutorial series aims to build a Google Meet clone using Strapi 5 and Next.js. The first part focuses on setting up a backend using Strapi 5, which handles user authentication, meeting management, and real-time messaging features. A new Strapi project is created, and the necessary content types are defined, including Meeting, User, and MeetingParticipant. Custom logic for meeting management is implemented, and the API client is set up to handle authentication and API calls. The tutorial also covers setting up authentication using Password-based authentication and API Keys authorization. Additionally, it discusses creating a cookie manager, an authentication store using Zustand, and middleware to protect routes. The tutorial concludes by creating a basic layout component for the application and rendering the MeetingsPage.