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JWT
Quick Definition
Compact secure token for transmitting information
Full Definition
JSON Web Token, a compact URL-safe token for securely transmitting information between parties.
Examples
access tokens, refresh tokens, stateless authentication
Related Terms
authentication
oauth
token
More Backend Terms
GraphQL
Query language for APIs requesting exactly needed data
WebSocket
Protocol for full-duplex real-time communication over TCP
Server Sent Events
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Dead Letter Queue
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Caching
Storing frequently accessed data for improved performance
Apache Kafka
Distributed event streaming platform for high-throughput data