May 2024 Summaries

FusionAuth version 1.51.0 has been released, introducing a new visual, Simple Theme editor that allows users to customize their login forms without writing code. This release aims to empower developers and non-developers alike by providing an intuitive way to create beautiful, functional, and branded authentication experiences. The Simple Theme editor offers features such as real-time previews, pre-built templates, style customization, and element properties, making it easy to create custom themes quickly and easily. In comparison, the Advanced method of theming requires technical expertise in web development and can be time-consuming, while offering complete control over every aspect of authentication pages. Ultimately, the choice between Advanced and no-code theming depends on specific needs and technical proficiency, with the Simple Theme editor being an excellent option for those who want a quick and easy way to customize their authentication pages without writing code. The release also includes bug fixes and other improvements.

The implementation of OAuth scopes using FusionAuth involves creating a third-party application and configuring it as such in the FusionAuth instance. This is done by updating the `Scopes` settings for the application, setting the Relationship to "Third-party", and adding custom scopes as needed. In this example, the Budget Buddy application uses a separate identity provider and requests access to the Change Bank API through OAuth scopes. The Change Bank API checks for the correct Client ID and scope, such as `balance:read`, before returning the user's balance. Once the user grants consent, the Budget Buddy application can read the user's Change Bank balance and perform other actions based on the granted scope.