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

EdgeDB offers a streamlined approach to building applications by integrating data shaping, serialization, and user authentication directly into its database system, significantly simplifying application code. The EdgeDB query language, EdgeQL, and features like access policies allow developers to embed business logic within the database, reducing the complexity of traditional relational or document-based databases. EdgeDB Auth, a deeply integrated authentication solution, provides a built-in UI and seamless integration with Next.js, utilizing Proof Key of Code Exchange (PKCE) for secure token communication. This eliminates the need for external authentication services and reduces operational overhead. Although EdgeDB Auth currently offers limited providers and strategies, it promises scalability without additional costs and plans for future enhancements such as multi-factor authentication and more third-party integrations. EdgeDB invites developers to contribute to its evolution by sharing their experiences and suggestions on Discord.