Implementing RBAC Authorization in Next.js - 2024 Updated Guide

The blog post provides a comprehensive guide on implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in a Next.js application using Permit.io. It emphasizes the importance of a well-defined access control system to prevent unauthorized access and protect sensitive information as web applications become more complex. The tutorial walks through setting up a simple to-do application and integrating a permission management system, demonstrating how to use Permit.io to manage user roles and permissions effectively. It introduces the Identity, Resource, and Action (IRA) model for designing permission policies and how to configure these components using Permit.io's SDK. The guide also covers creating roles, resources, and users, and implementing permission checks within the application. The tutorial concludes by highlighting the security benefits of RBAC and suggests exploring more advanced features like Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) and GitOps for further enhancing application security.