
authentication
A full-featured user authentication system that enables secure signup, login, and user management. Built with Next.js, MongoDB, and modern security practices, this project focuses on scalable identity management, session handling, and user access control. It provides a centralized authentication solution that can be reused across multiple applications.
Timeline
2024
Team Size
1
role
full stack
Status
completedKey Challenges
- Implementing secure password hashing and validation.
- Managing user sessions and authentication state across refreshes.
- Integrating third-party login providers (such as Google OAuth).
- Handling protected routes and unauthorized access.
- Deploying securely with environment-specific configurations.
Key Learning
- Built end-to-end authentication flows using NextAuth/Auth.js.
- Learned secure credential handling and password encryption techniques.
- Implemented session-based authentication and cookie security.
- Integrated OAuth providers with custom credential authentication.
- Understood real-world authentication architecture in production systems.
