Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 919: Better Auth with Better Auth
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Jul 14, 2025 Scott and Wes dive into the complexity of web authentication, sharing personal experiences with building custom solutions. They discuss Better Auth and its seamless integration capabilities, highlighting features like email integration, hooks, and tokens. The conversation also covers various frameworks and tools like Arctic and OpenAUTH, emphasizing the shift towards user-friendly, hosted solutions. Listeners learn about best practices for security and the importance of managing user roles and data effectively during migrations.
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Scott Tolinski's Auth Experience
- Scott Tolinski shared his experience rolling his own authentication system for Level Up tutorials without much difficulty.
- He noted that although it wasn't impossible, it required significant knowledge and careful implementation to avoid security pitfalls.
Evolution of Web Authentication
- Web authentication has evolved significantly beyond email and password with new options like passkeys and phone number logins.
- This shift drastically improves user experience and security but increases complexity for developers.
Prefer Self-Hosted Auth Solutions
- Avoid relying solely on paid authentication services if you want full control and prefer hosting your own infrastructure.
- Consider platforms like Better Auth that integrate with your database and give you host control.