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OAuth
Quick Definition
Open standard for token-based authentication and authorization
Full Definition
An open standard for token-based authentication and authorization.
Examples
social login, third-party access, delegated authorization
Related Terms
authentication
jwt
openid-connect
More Backend Terms
REST API
Architectural style for designing networked APIs
Caching
Storing frequently accessed data for improved performance
Event-Driven Architecture
Design pattern where components communicate via events
Apache Kafka
Distributed event streaming platform for high-throughput data
Circuit Breaker
Pattern preventing cascading failures by halting failing requests
HTTP Methods
Standardized verbs defining actions on REST resources