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
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Query language for APIs requesting exactly needed data
Webhook
HTTP callback triggered by specific events
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Caching
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REST API
Architectural style for designing networked APIs
Circuit Breaker
Pattern preventing cascading failures by halting failing requests