Assent vs Buddy

Developers should learn Assent when building Clojure web applications that require secure user authentication, such as SaaS platforms, social media apps, or enterprise systems meets developers should use buddy to streamline their devops processes, especially for teams seeking an easy-to-set-up ci/cd solution without extensive configuration. Here's our take.

Assent

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Assent when building Clojure web applications that require secure user authentication, such as SaaS platforms, social media apps, or enterprise systems

Pros

• It simplifies the implementation of OAuth flows and other authentication protocols, reducing boilerplate code and enhancing security by handling common vulnerabilities like CSRF and session fixation
• Related to: clojure, ring

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Buddy

Developers should use Buddy to streamline their DevOps processes, especially for teams seeking an easy-to-set-up CI/CD solution without extensive configuration

Pros

• It is ideal for automating deployments to cloud platforms (e
• Related to: continuous-integration, continuous-deployment

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Assent is a library while Buddy is a tool. We picked Assent based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Assent wins

Based on overall popularity. Assent is more widely used, but Buddy excels in its own space.