A Developer's Guide to SCIM - Implementing User Management APIs

Explore the world of SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management) in this 43-minute developer-focused talk by Joël Franusic from Okta. Learn why SCIM is the preferred standard for implementing user management APIs and how it promotes interoperability among cloud services. Discover the benefits of adopting SCIM over creating custom user management solutions. Gain insights into important considerations before implementing SCIM and watch a live coding demonstration of a SCIM server implementation in Python. The talk covers an introduction to SCIM, its advantages, potential drawbacks, and practical tips for getting started. Follow along as the speaker guides you through database setup, code walkthrough, and essential concepts like XID (eXternal IDentifier). By the end of this comprehensive guide, you'll have a solid understanding of SCIM and its application in modern software development.

Introduction
Agenda
About Me
My Background
SCIM Introduction
What is SCIM
SCIM website
Why use SCIM
SCIM demo
Why not use SCIM
Why not SCIM
Getting Started
Things to Keep in Mind
Scope Setup
Code Walkthrough
Database Setup
XID
Wrap Up