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Bereket Engida
Creator of BetterAuth, an extensible open-source authentication library for JavaScript. He is originally from Ethiopia and currently lives in San Francisco.
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Aug 10, 2025
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Bereket Engida - Better-Auth
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Bereket Engida, the creator of BetterAuth, shares his journey from frustration to innovation in the world of authentication. He discusses the challenges of building this extensible open-source library for JavaScript, including issues with multi-tenancy and type safety. Bereket emphasizes the importance of a modular approach and delves into the complexities of integrating plugins while maintaining a robust database schema. He advocates for making advanced features like SSO free, stressing that open-source tools can thrive without monetization.
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