JWT Authentication: Best Practices and When to Use It
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EDITOR BRIEF
The article explains what JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) are and how they carry data between a server and client in a compact string format. It also covers modern practices such as OAuth 2.0, OIDC, secure token storage, refresh token rotation, and common risks like XSS and CSRF, plus cases where server-side sessions may be a better fit.
INSIGHTS
If you're learning auth, this helps you understand not just how JWTs work, but when not to use them. A good next step is to compare JWT-based login with server-side sessions and review safe token storage patterns.
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