Authorization – determining who can do what with which resources – is a fundamental aspect of building secure and functional applications. Yet, in the fast-paced world of software development, it often gets treated as an afterthought. It's something to be "added in later," sprinkled throughout the codebase with if statements and database checks. This approach, however, is a recipe for complexity, security vulnerabilities, and significant development headaches down the line.<br><br>This is where a service like Oso Cloud becomes invaluable. Oso Cloud is an Authorization-as-a-Service (AuthZ-as-a-Service) that provides a centralized, structured, and scalable way to define, manage, and enforce authorization logic. Its very existence is a testament to the principle that authorization deserves dedicated attention and should be a core part of your application's design, not an afterthought. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think it would be better if a "car" was provided out of the box. The Auth component is great, but is often overlooked at POC stage, leading to usually thinking about the complexity of Auth later. Auth is the "engine". Maybe do like a Subaru vs Toyota.<br><br>The Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 are essentially the same car, built on a shared platform and featuring the same engine and drivetrain. Auth is an abstraction layer that is critical to security, and can make or break an app. You have a great product, let's connect the engine to the car. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.