Jan 29 · 6 min read · I recently overhauled my Rails starter template. Not because anything was broken — the foundation was fine. But the landscape shifted, and some assumptions I'd been making needed revisiting. This is how I think about it now. Opinions, not rules. What...
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Dec 15, 2025 · 11 min read · Adding enterprise features to your SaaS application can be the difference between landing major B2B clients and losing them to competitors. However, building features like Single Sign-On (SSO), Magic Auth, Social Auth, and MFA from scratch typically ...
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Aug 21, 2025 · 3 min read · So, you logged into Firebase and saw this: “Firebase Dynamic Links will no longer work after August 25, 2025.” Your first thought: “OH NO! MY LOGIN IS DEAD!”Your second thought: “What even is a Dynamic Link? Did I use one?” Relax. Take a deep breat...
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Jun 20, 2025 · 13 min read · In this guide, you'll build a full server-side rendered (SSR) authentication system using Astro, Supabase, and Cloudflare Turnstile to protect against bots. By the end, you'll have a fully functional authentication system with Astro actions, magic li...
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Oct 16, 2024 · 4 min read · What is Appwrite ? Appwrite is an end-to-end backend service aiming to simplify web and mobile app development similar to Firebase. As an open-source alternative, Appwrite allows hosting the backend yourself instead of relying on a vendor-controlled ...
Join discussionSep 6, 2024 · 6 min read · In our journey of building an authentication system from scratch, we've explored a variety of methods to secure our applications. Today, we're diving into a trendy and user-friendly approach: Email Magic Link Sign-In. If you're new to this, don't wor...
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Aug 30, 2024 · 12 min read · As a startup, you’re always racing against time. Speed is crucial—you need to build, launch, and iterate quickly. That’s why many startups opt to outsource their authentication systems to third-party providers like Auth0, Firebase, or Supabase. These...
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May 31, 2024 · 10 min read · Authentication is no joke. When I first encountered the magic-link sign-in platforms, they blew me away with their simplicity and convenience. Let me explain. Most of you are already signed in to your email clients. Your email is probably tied to you...
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Dec 20, 2023 · 16 min read · Data breaches and password overload have made companies and their users wary of using a traditional username/password authentication system. Companies know that handling user passwords is both technically challenging and costly, as it requires string...
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Sep 2, 2023 · 4 min read · A popular feature in applications is the ability to request a magic link to your account's email address that will log you into the application without a password. I guess it's known as passwordless login or magic links. After adding the reset passwo...
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