Full Stack Auth Implementation using Next js and Neon DB for Neon Challenge

This is a submission for the Neon Open Source Starter Kit Challenge : Ultimate Starter Kit

My Kit

This kit provides a complete implementation of authentication for Next.js apps using Auth.js for authentication and Neon as a serverless relational database. Auth.js is an excellent library for adding authentication to Next.js applications, and Neon is a great choice for a serverless database solution. And I used Prisma as my ORM.

In this project, I’ve implemented authentication using both email and password, as well as OAuth for Google, Facebook, GitHub, and LinkedIn. It also includes features for password reset and user verification after signup.

If you're looking to build a Next.js app, this starter project can help you get started quickly with a serverless database setup.

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Your Journey

I chose this stack because it combines the best of modern web development tools. Next.js is a powerful framework for building React applications with features like server-side rendering and API routes. Using Auth.js makes handling authentication straightforward and secure, which is crucial for any application. Prisma is the rising star when it comes to relational databases which i used here as my ORM.

I decided to use Neon because it’s a serverless relational database, meaning it automatically scales with demand and I don’t have to manage the server. This makes it a great choice for projects where you want to minimize infrastructure management. Neon offers the flexibility and reliability of a traditional relational database like PostgreSQL, but with the ease of a serverless setup.

Throughout this project, I learned a lot about integrating serverless databases like Neon DB with Next.js. I gained experience in implementing secure authentication flows, including OAuth, email and password logins, and handling password resets and user verification. Using Neon, I found that serverless databases can be both scalable and easy to use, making them a great choice for modern web applications.

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.