Understanding JWTs: A Simple Guide for Beginners

What is a JWT?

JWT, short for JSON Web Tokens, is a compact, URL-safe way of representing claims (information) to be transferred between two parties, the client and server. Think of it like a secret message in the form of a cryptographically signed note, which can only be understood by the intended recipient.

Structure of a JWT

A JWT has three distinct parts, each separated by a dot (.):

• Header: It contains metadata about the token and the cryptographic algorithm …

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