AquaKit - AI SaaS Starter Kit - Ep 2: Next.js, Convex, Better Auth Authentication Flow + More
AquaKit Repo: https://github.com/0xAquaWolf/AquaKit
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Stop building authentication systems that break user trust! In Episode 2, we're finishing the user authentication flow and building account management features that separate successful SaaS applications from abandoned projects.
What You'll Learn:
✅ Complete authentication flow implementation with Better Auth
✅ Secure session management and password reset systems
✅ Professional user dashboard and profile management
✅ Account settings panels that users actually understand
✅ Data visualization for user engagement metrics
✅ Proper account deletion and data handling
✅ Error handling that maintains user trust
✅ Loading states and UI polish for auth flows
✅ Responsive design patterns for account management
✅ Security best practices that prevent disasters
Tech Stack Deep Dive:
🔐 Better Auth (Authentication & Sessions)
🎨 Tailwind CSS (Dashboard UI)
🗄️ Convex (User Data Management)
⚡ Next.js 14 (Server Actions & Middleware)
🤖 Claude Code (AI-Assisted Development)
🔄 TypeScript (Type-Safe Auth Flows)
📊 Chart.js (Dashboard Analytics)
🛡️ Security Headers & CSRF Protection
Perfect for developers who:
Are tired of authentication systems that look amateur
Want to build user management that feels premium
Need secure, scalable auth patterns
Want to understand real-world authentication challenges
Are building AI SaaS applications that users trust
Ready to implement enterprise-grade security practices
Timestamps
00:00:00 AquaKit Introduction & Setup
00:10:00 Authentication Domain Migration Issues
00:20:00 OAuth Provider Configuration
00:30:00 Admin Panel Demo
00:40:00 BetterAuth Plugin Discovery
00:50:00 MCP Server Setup
01:00:00 Food Break & Refactoring
01:10:00 BetterAuth Integration Work
01:20:00 User Search Implementation
01:30:00 Debugging Admin Panel
01:40:00 Lunch Break
01:50:00 Continued Meditation
02:00:00 BetterAuth Education
02:10:00 Authentication Fundamentals
02:20:00 Session Management Learning
02:30:00 Clean Slate Admin Rebuild
02:40:00 Admin Guard Implementation
02:50:00 Full Admin Features with Cursor
03:00:00 Testing User Ban System
03:10:00 Production Deployment Prep
03:20:00 Live Production Testing
03:30:00 Comment Browser Exploration
03:40:00 UI Loading States
03:50:00 Authentication Flow Polish
04:00:00 Break Session
04:10:00 Final Build & Deploy
04:20:00 Theme Toggle Implementation
04:30:00 Documentation Updates
04:40:00 Feature Testing
04:50:00 Stream Wrap-up
Resources:
📖 Better Auth Documentation: https://www.better-auth.com
🔐 Next.js Auth Patterns: https://nextjs.org/docs/app/building-...
🗄️ Convex Database: https://convex.dev/referral/0XAQUA9256
🤖 Claude Code Documentation: https://docs.anthropic.com/claude-code
🎨 Tailwind UI Components: https://tailwindui.com
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About AquaKit:
AquaKit is my comprehensive AI SaaS starter kit designed to save you 200+ hours of development time. Built from 9+ years of experience, it combines the latest tools and best practices into one cohesive, production-ready foundation. This is the authentication system I wish every SaaS had.
About This Series:
After moving around for 10 months and finally settling into a stable environment, I'm back to consistently creating content that pushes the boundaries of AI development. This 6-episode series will build AquaKit from the ground up, showing you exactly how to create a modern, AI-powered SaaS application that users love.
Coming in Episode 3: Payment integration with Stripe, subscription management, billing dashboards, and the revenue systems that turn your SaaS into a profitable business.
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