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OpenID Connect Enables Interop
- OIDC is a standardized layer for identity built on OAuth ideas that enables interoperable providers.
- When implemented per spec, OIDC providers and libraries tend to interoperate without bespoke tweaks.
Separate Auth Into A Service
- Separate authentication into a dedicated service to enable single sign-on and consistent onboarding.
- Outsource auth to specialists to inherit protocol updates like device flows and browser changes.
Auth Grows Far Beyond Passwords
- Rolling your own salted-password system grows into many hidden features and operational burdens.
- Outsourcing auth reduces risk and long-term maintenance effort.