099 | AWS Cognito and Microsoft Entra ID: Authentication Giants

2025-09-01

AWS Cognito and Microsoft Entra ID: Authentication as Part of the Ecosystem

Introduction

If Auth0 is the “hired expert” for authentication, then AWS Cognito and Microsoft Entra ID are the “system engineers” from tech giants. These services don’t just solve login — they are deeply integrated into their ecosystems and work best when you’re already using the cloud that created them.

AWS Cognito: Authentication for AWS-Native Applications

The Big Promise: AWS claims that Cognito is the “gateway” for your users into AWS. It’s designed to seamlessly integrate with other AWS services, such as Lambda for business logic or API Gateway for building APIs.

098 | Auth0: A Painless API That Comes with a Price

2025-08-31

Auth0: Authentication as a Service, or “Just Pay”

Introduction

So far, we’ve discussed solutions that give you full control but demand effort. Auth0 offers a different path: outsourcing authentication entirely. “We’ll handle it for you,” says Auth0 — “just connect to our API.” It’s the perfect choice for those who don’t want to moonlight as DevOps engineers.

The Big Promise

The core message of Auth0 is simplicity. The service promises that you can add user login in minutes without writing a single line of backend code. Its key advantages:

069 | Choosing a Deployment Platform: Vercel, Netlify or Dokploy?

2025-07-31

Introduction: Where to deploy your web application?

Modern web developers face a huge variety of tools and platforms for deploying their projects. From simple static sites to complex full-fledged web applications and APIs — every solution requires an optimal environment for deployment. In recent years, two approaches have gained special popularity: SaaS platforms (Software as a Service), offering maximum convenience and automation, and self-hosted solutions, providing full control over the infrastructure.

060 | n8n and the World of Databases: Why Automating Backends and BaaS Matters

2025-07-22

n8n and the World of Databases: Why Automating Backends and BaaS Matters

In our previous article series, we explored the worlds of monitoring and logging, as well as how n8n helps automate routine tasks by connecting various web services. But what if your data isn’t in Google Sheets or a CRM, but instead lives in structured storage — databases or cloud-based backend platforms?

That’s where n8n truly shines — as a bridge between data and action.