Authentication
Quick Definition
Verifying user identity before granting access
Full Definition
Verifying the identity of users before granting access to resources.
Examples
JWT, OAuth, session cookies, multi-factor authentication
Related Terms
authorization
oauth
jwt
More Backend Terms
Repository Pattern
Design pattern abstracting data access behind an interface
Load Shedding
Rejecting requests under excessive load to maintain stability
API Versioning
Maintaining multiple API versions for backward compatibility
Webhook
HTTP callback triggered by specific events
RabbitMQ
Open-source message broker for reliable async messaging
OAuth
Open standard for token-based authentication and authorization