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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
API Gateway
Server managing API traffic between clients and services
JWT
Compact secure token for transmitting information
Apache Kafka
Distributed event streaming platform for high-throughput data
Event-Driven Architecture
Design pattern where components communicate via events
API Versioning
Maintaining multiple API versions for backward compatibility
Webhook
HTTP callback triggered by specific events