Introduction
Authentication is key for modern web apps.
Diffcozen explains frontend authentication methods.
JWT (JSON Web Token)
- Token-based authentication
- Stored in memory or cookies
- Stateless approach
Cookies
- Can be HTTP-only for security
- Easy session management
- Works with JWT
Server Sessions
- Server stores user session
- Frontend receives session ID
- More secure for sensitive apps
Conclusion
Understand each method to choose the right approach for your app.
Secure authentication is essential for all developers.
