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Next.js Authentication with Prisma & NextAuth

NEXT.JS AUTHENTICATION WITH PRISMA & NEXTAUTH

This project implements a complete user authentication system using Next.js, Prisma, and NextAuth, featuring:

  • Register: secure user registration with data validation using Zod and React Hook Form.
  • Login: credential-based login with persistent sessions and secure password handling via bcrypt.
  • OAuth Login (Google): authentication via Google account using NextAuth's OAuth provider integration.
  • Reset Password: password recovery flow via email with temporary tokens.
  • Change Password: allow authenticated users to securely update their passwords.
  • Middleware: protect private routes and manage access based on authentication status.
  • Role-based Route Protection: authorization system that restricts access to features based on user roles.

The project uses Prisma for managing a PostgreSQL database (Neon) with strongly typed models and queries. Client-side validation is handled with Zod integrated into React Hook Form for a smooth and secure user experience. Styling is done with Tailwind CSS and ShadCN/UI components for a modern and responsive interface. The entire codebase is written in TypeScript for enhanced robustness and maintainability.

Challenges & solutions
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Configuring NextAuth with Prisma

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Advanced validation with Zod and React Hook Form

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Implementing a secure password reset flow

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Protecting routes with custom middleware

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Error handling and fallbacks in authentication APIs

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Password security with bcrypt and best practices