Best of Authorization — April 2023

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   ByteByteGo·3y

   Password, Session, Cookie, Token, JWT, SSO, OAuth - Authentication Explained - Part 1

   Password, Session, Cookie, Token, JWT, SSO, OAuth - Authentication Explained - Part 1. We discuss the problems each method solves and how to choose the right authentication method for our needs. The diagram below shows where these methods apply in a typical website architecture and their meanings.

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   Community Picks·3y

   Next.js User Authentication and Authorization

   Learn how to implement secure user authentication and authorization in your Next.js app using NextAuth.js, a library that simplifies the process and provides various authentication providers and methods.

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   Permit.io·3y

   Best Practices for Authorization in Microservices

   In a monolithic architecture, a single authorization point typically controls access to all resources. In a microservice architecture, it's common to embed the authorization logic in the application code itself. Decentralizing the PDPs reduces the impact of any failures, increases availability, and enables horizontal scaling of the authorization process.

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   LogRocket·3y

   NestJS interceptors: Guide and use cases

   NestJS interceptors are class-annotated with injectable decorators and implement the interface. They are called before sending the request to a controller, while the method is called after the request has been processed by the controller and a response is returned. In the interceptor, we can do any processes and modify the request.

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   Medium·3y

   Implementing Access Control in React Apps: A Complete Guide

   Learn about access control lists (ACLs) and how they are implemented in React apps. Understand their purpose and how they work.

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   freeCodeCamp·3y

   How to Protect Your PWA – Web App Security Best Practices

   Progressive Web App is a type of web application that uses the latest web tech to deliver a user experience similar to that of a native mobile app. As with any application, PWAs can be vulnerable to security threats, which can compromise user data and damage the reputation. Use HTTPS and SSL/TLS to secure your PWA.

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