Auth.js Joining Better Auth
7 months ago
- #JavaScript
- #authentication
- #open-source
- Auth.js, formerly NextAuth.js, is now maintained by Better Auth team.
- Auth.js is a widely used open-source authentication library in the JavaScript ecosystem.
- Better Auth was created to address limitations in Auth.js and empower developers to own their auth.
- Existing Auth.js users can continue using it without disruption, but new projects are recommended to start with Better Auth.
- Better Auth's roadmap includes adding features like stateless session management without a database.
- A migration guide is available for teams considering moving from Auth.js to Better Auth.
- The Auth.js community and core maintainers are acknowledged for their contributions.
- The goal remains for developers to own their auth, with Better Auth and Auth.js working together to advance the ecosystem.