Kinde.com is an authentication platform designed for modern applications built with tools like NextJS. It offering a comprehensive solution for user authentication and management. It provides developers with tools to implement secure authentication flows and manage user data efficiently without that data being stored locally on a website.
We are starting to test it on sites likke https://www.primarycarenetwork-mh.ca/resources . Kinde has been easy to implement and manage.
For PrimaryON.ca Kinde.com addressed an important need to allow for private content areas on client websites like primarycarenetwork-mh.ca without the need to store sensitive user information on those sites or on PrimaryON. In our use case the authentication for primarycarenetwork-mh.ca is handled between kinde and a prospective user's email inbox. The only information communicated to primarycarenetwork-mh.ca by Kinde.com is 'did this user authenticate successfully or not?' Nothing else gets stored locally on primarycarenetwork-mh.ca.
Easy Setup: Kinde offers a Next.js starter kit and dedicated SDKs for both App Router and Pages Router, simplifying the integration process.
Server-Side Components Support: The Kinde SDK is compatible with Next.js 13+ and supports Server Side Components and App Router.
Authentication Components: Kinde provides ready-to-use components like <LoginLink> and <RegisterLink> for initiating authorizaton flows.
Flexible Control Over Which Authentication Tools We Activate: For primarycarenetwork-mh.ca we are only interested in authenticating whitelisted email addresses for a better defined audience .. nothing else. We can turn account creation, 0-Auth etc off or back on live on Kinde.com's website without having to do any coding on the app itself. This is a programmer's dream.
Unified Architecture: Kinde offers a single SDK that integrates all necessary features, reducing complexity and improving performance.
Security: Built with best-in-class security protocols, Kinde ensures your Next.js application remains secure by default.
Scalability: As new features become available in Kinde, they can be easily added to your Next.js project without major changes.
Database Integration: Kinde can be seamlessly integrated with ORMs like Prisma or Drizzle for efficient user data management in Next.js applications. This is not something we will ever need at PrimaryON.ca but it is good to know they are capable of this.
By using Kinde.com for Next.js authentication, PrimaryON has been able to keep focus on building the core features on primarycarenetwork-mh.ca . Kinde provides a robust, scalable, and secure authentication system that eliminates the need to deploy a local database in-app.
PS - it has to be said that, though we reference it's utility with NextJS, it also works well for .NET, Android, Angular (Community), Apollo GraphQL, Elixir, Expo, Express, Express GraphQL, Flutter, iOS, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, Nuxt, PHP, Python, React, React Native, Remix, Ruby, SvelteKit and TypeScript. If you develop on these platforms you can fold it in.
Posted:
January 07, 2025 by Greg Van de Mosselaer
Regions: International
Tags: Information Technology
