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This lesson is currently under development. The source code files are not yet available in the repository.

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What This Lesson Will Cover

When completed, this lesson will teach you how to:
  • Set up user authentication with NextAuth.js
  • Connect to a MongoDB database
  • Create user signup and login flows
  • Protect routes with authentication
  • Manage user sessions
  • Hash passwords securely

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Current Status

The file structure for this lesson exists in the repository at 04-auth-database/, but the implementation files are currently empty placeholders.
This playground is part of the Zero to SaaS course. The complete lesson content will be added as the course progresses.

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Learning Resources

While this lesson is being developed, you can explore these topics independently:
Visit next-auth.js.org to learn about authentication in Next.js applications.
Learn about MongoDB’s cloud database at mongodb.com/cloud/atlas
Understanding sessions is crucial for user authentication. NextAuth.js handles this with JWT or database sessions.

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