ASP.NET Core Identity Considered Harmful

The article describes the experience of using scaffolded code generated by ASP.NET Core templates to build a simple application, including authentication and authorization features. The author is initially excited about the ease of use and speed provided by the templates, but soon realizes that they may not be suitable for production-ready applications. As the project progresses, the author encounters issues with single sign-on (SSO) and passwordless authentication, which require additional configuration and integration with external services like FusionAuth. The article concludes with a demonstration of how to implement SSO using FusionAuth, showcasing its features and benefits for enterprise applications.