Authentication verifies the identity of a user making an API request, while authorization determines if the user has permission to access a specific API. Various methods such as basic auth, API keys, JWT, and OAuth have their use cases and best practices. These include using HTTPS, secure storage, least privilege principle, and
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1. Authentication: Methods and Use Cases2. Authorization3. Best Practices for Implementation4. Common Mistakes to Avoid10 Comments
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