Create an LMS Course Platform with Next.js, Arcjet, Better-Auth, and Stripe (Part 1/2)

A comprehensive tutorial for building a complete Learning Management System (LMS) using Next.js 15, Better Auth for authentication, Prisma with Neon database, and Stripe for payments. The guide covers setting up the project structure, implementing authentication with GitHub OAuth and email OTP, creating a responsive UI with Tailwind CSS and shadcn/ui components, configuring dark mode, and establishing database connections. Part 1 focuses on the foundational setup including project initialization, authentication system implementation, and database configuration.