Nextjs Passport Session Auth

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Example of a Next.js application with api routes that enable passport.js authentication and cookie sessions.

Overview

The Passport session authentication example for Next.js showcases how to seamlessly integrate OAuth connection flows into your application using Next.js API routes. This example emphasizes the compatibility of Next.js's micro-based API routes with connect-style middleware, making it an excellent resource for developers looking to implement user authentication. Through this guide, you'll gain insights into configuring Passport to operate effectively as a middleware within your Next.js app.

Features

  • Easy Setup: Use create-next-app with Yarn or npx to quickly bootstrap the authentication example, allowing for a smooth start to your project.
  • Environment Configuration: Set required environment variables effortlessly using the provided .env.template, ensuring a solid foundation for your app's environment.
  • Cloud Deployment: Simplify your deployment process by utilizing the instructions to deploy your application to the cloud, making it accessible from anywhere.
  • Middleware Compatibility: Learn how Next.js micro-based API routes work seamlessly with connect-style middleware, enhancing functionality in your authentication workflow.
  • Passport Integration: Discover how to configure Passport as middleware in Next.js, streamlining OAuth flows for user authentication.
  • Future Enhancements: The guide also outlines potential improvements, such as adding CSRF mitigation and JWT session token support, which can enhance the security of your application.
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Next.js

Next.js is a React-based web framework that enables server-side rendering, static site generation, and other powerful features for building modern web applications.

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React

React is a widely used JavaScript library for building user interfaces and single-page applications. It follows a component-based architecture and uses a virtual DOM to efficiently update and render UI components

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Typescript

TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript, providing optional static typing, classes, interfaces, and other features that help developers write more maintainable and scalable code. TypeScript's static typing system can catch errors at compile-time, making it easier to build and maintain large applications.