This comprehensive guide walks through the process of building user authentication in an Astro application using Lucia Auth and Neon Postgres. Key steps include provisioning a serverless Postgres database, creating the Astro application, adding Tailwind CSS, enabling server-side rendering with Vercel, setting up database connections and schemas, integrating Lucia Auth, defining routes, building authentication logic, and deploying to Vercel. By the end, you'll be able to authenticate users and protect routes in your Astro app.

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PrerequisitesStepsProvisioning a Serverless Postgres powered by NeonCreate a new Astro applicationAdd Tailwind CSS to the applicationEnabling Server Side Rendering in Astro with VercelSetting up a Postgres Database Connection and SchemaSetup Lucia Auth with Neon PostgresDefine the Astro application routesBuild the User Authentication RoutesDeploy to VercelSummary & Final Thoughts
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