How to use Xano and Outseta together

In today's fast-paced world, time is of the essence for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses looking to build and launch applications quickly. Xano, a no-code platform, and Outsetta, an all-in-one SaaS/membership site solution, have teamed up to provide a seamless integration that streamlines the development process. With this integration, you can harness the power of Xano's backend services and Outsetta's robust authentication, payments, and subscription management capabilities, all without writing a single line of code.

Setting Up the Integration

Getting started with the Xano-Outsetta integration is a breeze. Follow these step-by-step instructions, and you'll be up and running in no time:

1. Create a New Workspace in Xano: Start by creating a new workspace in Xano. You can either start from scratch or use an existing workspace. For this guide, we'll create a new workspace called "Outsetta Demo."
2. Install the Outsetta Extension: Head over to the Xano Marketplace and navigate to the "User Authentication" section. Click on the "Outsetta" extension and install it into your workspace.
3. Configure the Outsetta Extension: After installation, you'll need to configure the extension. Xano will prompt you for two pieces of information:

• Outsetta URL: This is a unique URL associated with your Outsetta account. You can find it in the "Settings" > "General" section of your Outsetta dashboard.
• JWT Key: JWT (JSON Web Token) is an industry-standard for secure authentication. Outsetta provides a unique JWT key for the Xano integration. You can find or generate this key in the "Auth Settings" > "Sign Up and Log In" > "Show Advanced Options" section of your Outsetta dashboard.

1. Explore the Integration Components: Once configured, Xano will automatically set up the necessary components for the integration:

• A new field called "outsetta" in your existing User table, which will store relevant Outsetta user information.
• A new table called "Outsetta To-Do" as an example to demonstrate how to build an application using Outsetta authentication.
• A new API group called "Outsetta API Group" with endpoints for authentication and communication between Xano and Outsetta.

1. Test the Integration: Xano provides a live demo to help you test the integration. Access the demo by navigating to the Marketplace page and clicking "Explore Live Demo." Enter your Base Request URL (found in the "API" > "Outsetta" section of your Xano workspace), and you'll be directed to a login screen where you can authenticate with an existing Outsetta user account.

Building Your Application

With the integration set up, you're ready to start building your web or mobile application. Here's how you can leverage the power of Xano and Outsetta:

1. User Authentication: Outsetta handles user authentication for your application. You can easily embed pre-built sign-up and login widgets from Outsetta into your application's frontend using tools like CodePen or by copying the provided JavaScript code snippets.
2. Database Synchronization: As Outsetta users authenticate, their information is automatically synchronized with your Xano user table, ensuring seamless data integration between the two platforms.
3. Backend Logic: Xano provides a visual interface for designing data models, creating APIs, and setting up business logic for your application. With the Outsetta integration, you can leverage Xano's powerful backend capabilities while relying on Outsetta for user management, payments, and subscriptions.
4. Example Application: The "Outsetta To-Do" table and associated API endpoints serve as a practical example of how to build an application using Outsetta authentication and Xano's backend services. You can use this example as a starting point for your own projects or as a reference for understanding the integration's functionality.

Understanding the Authentication Flow

To better understand how the Xano-Outsetta integration works under the hood, let's explore the authentication flow:

1. Outsetta User Authentication: When an Outsetta user logs in, they receive a unique token from Outsetta, confirming their authenticated status.
2. Token Exchange: Xano has a dedicated API endpoint that takes the Outsetta token and exchanges it for a standard authentication token recognized by Xano. This exchange happens using the pre-configured JWT key, establishing a secure handshake between the two platforms.
3. Xano API Endpoints: With the Xano authentication token, you can access any Xano API endpoint that requires authentication, such as creating, updating, or retrieving data from your application's database.
4. Authenticated User Information: Xano's API endpoints can retrieve and utilize the authenticated user's information, which is automatically synced from Outsetta during the login process.

By understanding this authentication flow, you can better integrate Xano and Outsetta into your application's architecture, ensuring seamless user management, data synchronization, and secure communication between the two platforms.

Wrapping Up

The Xano-Outsetta integration empowers entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses to build and launch web and mobile applications quickly and efficiently, without the need for extensive coding expertise. By combining Xano's no-code backend development capabilities with Outsetta's robust authentication, payments, and subscription management features, you can focus on bringing your ideas to life and delivering value to your customers.

Whether you're a no-code enthusiast, a citizen developer, a traditional developer seeking to streamline your workflow, or a business professional looking to create an MVP, the Xano-Outsetta integration provides a powerful solution to accelerate your development process. Embrace the power of no-code and launch your dream application with confidence.