A Beginner's Guide to Implementing One-Click Social Authentication with Node.js and HTML

This article was co-authored with @somera_jed_02c35ded778970 Introduction: The debate between a developer and a UI designer is like a fight between a heavy padlock and a sliding door. The developer wants a 10-step login process because they believe more hurdles make the house safer from hackers. To them, every extra password or code is a brick in a strong wall. On the other hand, the designer wants a "one-click" button to get the user inside as fast as possible without getting frustrated. The designer fears that if the door is too hard to open, the user will just give up and leave. It’s a constant battle to find a balance where the door is safe enough to keep bad people out, but easy enough that the owner doesn't hate using it. So, we compiled a detailed beginner’s guide and tutorial on implementing one-click auth to satisfy both developers and UI designers. Table of Contents: [What is Social Auth?] [Why use Social Auth?] [What are JWT?] [Tech Stack Overview] [How to install Node.js an