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Authentication with Clerk

Modern, developer-friendly authentication solution with OAuth and credentials support

Why Clerk?
Clerk provides a comprehensive authentication solution designed for modern applications

Clerk provides a modern, developer-friendly authentication solution with support for credentials (email/password) and OAuth (Google, Apple, etc.), ideal for e-commerce (user accounts, checkout) and social media (user profiles, social logins).

Seamless integration with React Native via @clerk/clerk-expo and Next.js via @clerk/nextjs, reducing setup complexity. Pre-built UI components and hooks simplify auth flows, saving development time.

Key Benefits
  • Cross-Platform Support

    Works seamlessly with React Native and Next.js

  • OAuth Integration

    Google, Apple, GitHub, and more providers

  • Pre-built Components

    Ready-to-use auth UI components

  • Security Features

    MFA, session management, and role-based access

Why Not Firebase?
  • Vendor Lock-in

    Avoid dependency on Google's ecosystem

  • Data Management

    Easier user data management with PostgreSQL

  • Complexity

    Firebase can be overkill for auth-only needs

Use Cases
Perfect for e-commerce and social media applications
E-commerce
  • • User account creation and management
  • • Secure checkout processes
  • • Order history and tracking
  • • Admin role management
Social Media
  • • User profiles and social logins
  • • Content creation and sharing
  • • Follow/friend relationships
  • • Privacy and security controls
Implementation
Login/signup screens, OAuth flows, and user session management across mobile and web

React Native Integration

npm install @clerk/clerk-expo

Next.js Integration

npm install @clerk/nextjs

Both packages provide hooks, components, and utilities for seamless authentication across your mobile and web applications.