Hashing passwords is a safety measure before storing them in a database. It transforms a password into a fixed-length string, appearing random for added security, even if user data is exposed.

In the `seed.js` file, we utilized a package called `bcrypt` to hash the user's password before storing it in the database. We will use `bcrypt` later to compare user-entered passwords with the stored ones.


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To use `bcrypt` in Next.js Middleware, a separate file named `auth.ts` is created. It includes the `authConfig` object.

### Creadentials Provider
Providers in NextAuth.js are like different login options, such as Google or GitHub. They offer various ways for users to log in.

In the `auth.ts` file, we're adding a provider called `Credentials`. This allows users to log in using a username and password.

Next.js is a React framework designed for creating full-stack web applications. With Next.js, you utilize React to construct user interfaces while benefiting from additional features and optimizations provided by the framework.

Let's discuss what you need to learn before diving into the Next.js framework, what to expect from this course, and what you'll build.

We will set up the project, inspect ways to add styling to our app and cover visual aspects such as images, fonts, pages, and layouts.

Learn how to easily create and manage a new view for your app and navigate through all pages seamlessly with an incorporated routing system.

Deploy the Next.js app using GitHub and Vercel accounts. Additionally, establish a database to supply the app with the necessary data.

Consider how to obtain and show data to the user clearly and efficiently.

Discover how to implement modern web features such as pagination, CRUD operations, global search, form validation, and more.

Authentication implementation in Next.js.

Next.js 14 Mastery for Building Modern Web Apps

Hashing Passwords and Managing Credentials

Back to the Project

Creadentials Provider

In Practice