Next.js Route Handler with auth guard

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I like API routes that read like tiny, well-scoped controllers. In Next.js Route Handlers, I keep auth and input parsing right at the top, then return explicit status codes instead of throwing for expected failures. I also avoid leaking server-only details: clients get a stable error code and a request id for support, while the real stack trace stays in logs. The main benefit is readability: authvalidation → business operation → response. When every route follows the same structure, onboarding is faster and audits are easier because you can scan for the usual footguns (missing auth, missing validation, inconsistent errors) without spelunking.