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Authentication protocols are the digital handshakes that let apps, APIs, and users trust each other. But for many developers, the spec documents read ...
Authentication is the front door to your application. Pick the wrong lock, and you're inviting trouble. Pick a lock that's too complex, and your users...
Every time you click "Sign in with Google" or open a magic link email, a silent conversation happens between apps, servers, and tokens. That conversat...
Imagine you're building an app that needs to let users log in securely. You've heard terms like OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, and SAML tossed around, but...
Every time you click "Sign in with Google" or tap a magic link in your email, you're relying on a modern authentication protocol. These digital handsh...
Every time you log into a website using your Google account, or approve a third-party app to access your calendar, you're witnessing a digital handsha...
Setting Sail: Why the Old Ways of Login Are Like Navigating Without a CompassIn my practice over the last decade, I've boarded countless digital vesse...
Think about how many times you've clicked 'Sign in with Google' or 'Sign in with Facebook' on a new app. That small button is powered by OAuth, a prot...