Next.js Authentication - Avoid these 4 mistakes (Don't do auth in layout!)

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Add auth quickly
03:15 Don't do auth in layout
05:50 Page vs Middleware for auth
08:01 Middleware benefit 1: better structure
09:01 Middleware benefit 2: static rendering
13:19 BIG RISK: Showing user info app-wide (e.g. header)
15:40 Middleware benefit 3: better performance
18:16 IMPORTANT: Auth check in Middleware or Page is not enough!
21:27 Auth for server actions
25:17 Summary: robust authentication in Next.js

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