Day 15: Add Authentication and a Database to Your Web App

Coming August 2026…

About this Workshop

Set up the essential foundation for a modern web app. You’ll create a clean application scaffold, add secure user authentication with Clerk, and connect a Convex project database so your app is ready for real users and persistent data.

This is part of the AI Bootcamp. Click here to learn more.

What you'll learn

  • Creating a maintainable web app scaffold
  • Adding sign-up and sign-in with Clerk
  • Connecting a Convex backend and database
  • Planning the foundation for user-specific data

Teacher

  • Daniel Montgomery

    Daniel Montgomery is a content producer and video editor for Treehouse. He is passionate about design, user experience, and emerging trends in tech.