How to implement authentication and authorization in Next.js

The tutorial delves into implementing authentication and authorization strategies in a Next.js application using the NextAuth.js library. It distinguishes between authentication, the verification of a user's identity, and authorization, the process of granting access to specific resources. The guide explores setting up authentication through GitHub OAuth and email-password credentials by configuring NextAuth.js with various providers. Additionally, it explains how to manage shared state using the <SessionProvider /> for session context and demonstrates authorization by implementing a role-based system that restricts access to certain pages based on user roles. The tutorial includes practical coding examples and emphasizes the utility of NextAuth.js in streamlining the integration of popular sign-in services, as well as hints at using LogRocket for enhanced debugging and monitoring of Next.js applications.

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