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Explore the evolution of web authentication in this 43-minute conference talk from DjangoCon US 2024 by Ryan Hiebert. Begin with traditional username and password systems before examining various authentication approaches including OpenID, Federation, Single Sign-on, Magic Links, and Login Codes—understanding why each falls short in user experience compared to password managers. Discover how passkeys represent the authentication solution we've been waiting for, offering comparable user experience to password managers while eliminating shared secrets. Learn practical implementation techniques for integrating passkeys into Django projects, including admin login integration and creating password-free Django projects from inception. Address common development challenges with passkeys, such as localhost issues and remote development environments like Codespaces.
