better-auth-best-practices

Setting up Better Auth requires installing the package, configuring environment variables like BETTER_AUTH_SECRET, creating an auth.ts file with a database adapter, and running CLI migrations to enable email/password and OAuth social login.

Managing plugins and session management in Better Auth involves selecting appropriate plugins during the auth.ts configuration and relying on the framework's built-in session handling to maintain a consistent, secure authentication experience across server and client layers.

Database adapter configuration in Better Auth works by defining your database connection within the auth.ts file, allowing the authentication framework to securely store and retrieve user credentials and session data through your chosen database adapter.

Yes, you need to run Better Auth migrations before using it. Applying CLI migrations creates the required database schema, and you can verify the setup is complete by checking the GET /api/auth/ok endpoint.

Yes, you can use Better Auth for secure authentication across both server and client layers. It provides a unified configuration that enforces environment setup and adapter management to ensure a consistent auth experience throughout your application.