Course Description:
This course is a practical, step-by-step guide for beginners who want to build secure web applications using Next.js 15.1 and Auth JS. As a supplementary course to “Getting Your First Next JS 15.1 Web App,” learners will create a new Next.js project, integrate Auth JS for secure authentication, and set up Google as an authentication provider. In addition, the course covers deploying your app on Vercel and configuring your development environment both locally and on the cloud. (Note: Session persistence is out of scope; a more advanced course will address that.)
Module Overview:
Module 1: Course Introduction & Environment Setup
- Lesson 1.1: Welcome & Course Overview
- Introduce the course goals and structure.
- Explain the significance of secure authentication in web applications.
- Provide an overview of what will be built.
- Lesson 1.2: Prerequisites & Tools Installation
- List necessary prerequisites (basic HTML/CSS/JavaScript familiarity, terminal/command line basics).
- Install Node.js, npm/yarn.
- Introduction to code editors (e.g., VSCode).
- Lesson 1.3: Setting Up Your Learning Environment
- Creating and configuring your development workspace.
- Overview of version control (basic Git commands).
- How to use LearnPress for course progression.
Module 2: Creating Your Next.js 15.1 Project
- Lesson 2.1: Introduction to Next.js 15.1
- Brief overview of Next.js and its benefits.
- Key differences from previous versions.
- Lesson 2.2: Initializing a New Next.js Project
- Step-by-step guide to creating a new Next.js 15.1 project.
- Project structure overview.
- Lesson 2.3: Running and Exploring Your Project
- Starting the development server.
- Exploring project files and understanding the basics of routing.
- Lesson 2.4: Setting Up a Development Workflow
- Using hot reloading.
- Code formatting and linting basics.
Module 3: Introduction to Auth JS and Integration with Next.js
- Lesson 3.1: Understanding Auth JS
- Overview of Auth JS: purpose and benefits.
- Comparison with other authentication libraries.
- Lesson 3.2: Installing and Configuring Auth JS
- Installing Auth JS in your Next.js project.
- Overview of configuration files and environment variables.
- Lesson 3.3: Integrating Auth JS with Next.js
- Step-by-step integration process.
- Ensuring compatibility with Next.js 15.1 (or higher).
- Debugging common issues during integration.
- Lesson 3.4: Testing the Authentication Setup
- Running your project to verify Auth JS integration.
- Tools and techniques for debugging authentication flows.
Module 4: Configuring Google as an Authentication Provider
- Lesson 4.1: Introduction to OAuth & Google Authentication
- Explanation of OAuth protocols.
- Benefits of using Google as an authentication provider.
- Lesson 4.2: Setting Up Google Cloud Console
- Step-by-step instructions for creating a project in Google Cloud.
- How to configure OAuth credentials (client ID and secret).
- Lesson 4.3: Integrating Google Provider with Auth JS
- Configuring Auth JS to use Google as a provider.
- Handling callback URLs and redirect settings.
- Testing sign in and sign out flows.
- Lesson 4.4: Debugging and Troubleshooting Provider Integration
- Common errors and how to resolve them.
- Tools to monitor and debug authentication issues.
Module 5: Deployment on Vercel
- Lesson 5.1: Introduction to Vercel
- Overview of Vercel as a deployment platform.
- Benefits of deploying Next.js applications on Vercel.
- Lesson 5.2: Preparing Your Application for Deployment
- Environment variable management.
- Optimizing your Next.js project for production.
- Lesson 5.3: Deploying Your Next.js App on Vercel
- Step-by-step guide to deploy using the Vercel CLI or Git integration.
- Verifying that Auth JS and Google sign in/out work on the deployed app.
- Lesson 5.4: Managing Development on Localhost vs. Vercel URL
- Configuring environment variables for different environments.
- Tips for smooth transitions between local development and production.
Module 6: Course Wrap-Up & Next Steps
- Lesson 6.1: Recap of Key Learnings
- Summary of the process: project setup, Auth JS integration, Google provider configuration, and deployment.
- Lesson 6.2: Best Practices for Secure Authentication
- Discussion on security best practices (even though session persistence is out of scope).
- Lesson 6.3: Troubleshooting & Resources
- FAQs and common issues recap.
- Additional resources, documentation links, and community forums.
- Lesson 6.4: Next Steps & Advanced Topics
- Brief preview of the upcoming advanced course on session persistence.
- Encouragement to explore more advanced security topics.
Additional Course Features:
- Hands-On Labs:
Each module includes interactive labs where learners write code, configure settings, and deploy their applications. - Quizzes & Assignments:
Short quizzes after key lessons to reinforce concepts, plus a final project assignment to integrate everything learned. - Discussion Forums:
Encourage peer-to-peer learning and troubleshooting via LearnPress discussion boards. - Code Repositories:
Provide starter code and completed examples through GitHub links to assist learners.
Course Outcomes:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Create and set up a new Next.js 15.1 project.
- Integrate and configure Auth JS for secure web authentication.
- Implement Google as an authentication provider including the necessary steps in Google Cloud.
- Deploy their application on Vercel and manage configurations for both local and production environments.
- Understand basic troubleshooting and debugging techniques for authentication flows.
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