Securing the Frontend: Navigating the Maze of Authentication Techniques

Exploring JWT, Sessions, and Beyond for Robust Web Security

Introduction: Understanding Authentication and Authorization

In the digital world, security is paramount. For web applications, this begins with a fundamental concept: authentication. But what exactly is authentication, and how does it differ from authorization? Authentication is the process of verifying who someone is, whereas authorization is the process of verifying what specific applications, files, and data a user has access to. In web development, particularly for frontend developers, understanding these …

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