Stop building auth, start building apps with EdgeDB and Next.js

The text discusses user authentication in applications built using EdgeDB, a data management system designed to simplify the process of shaping, transforming, and serializing data. It highlights how access policies in EdgeDB can help move filtering and access control directly into the database, thereby simplifying application code and avoiding accidental data leaks. The text also introduces EdgeDB Auth, an authentication solution that is deeply integrated with the EdgeDB server itself, making it easy to set up and use. It provides a step-by-step guide on configuring EdgeDB Auth and using it in conjunction with Next.js for user authentication. Finally, the text outlines some reasons why developers should choose EdgeDB Auth over other existing solutions, such as its built-in UI, deep integration, and future potential enhancements.