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Let's stop arguing about JWTs and just fix them
JWTs have won. It's time we embrace them and fix the dangerous implementations.
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How to pass a value from Next.js middleware to API routes and getServerSideProps
Compute a value in middleware and pass it to your API route or getServerSideProps. Works in both Node and Edge runtimes.
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@clerk/nextjs v4.5
New in 4.5: Authentication moves to middleware, switchable runtime support, improved developer experience, preparation for Layouts
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@clerk/nextjs v4.5
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Passwordless Authentication: Which Option Is Right for Your App
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What are Webhooks? The Ultimate Guide
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What Is an SDK and How Is It Different From APIs?
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A ‹Component/› is worth a thousand APIs
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User Management and How It Relates to Authentication
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Building a Custom User Profile with Clerk
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Build an App with Clerk, Prisma Cloud, and Next.js
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The Journey to Modern Web Authentication
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What is Next.js?
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Clerk joins the Netlify Jamstack Innovation Fund
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