#30 What is a JWT? - REST API with Flask - Learn with Pratap
JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) are a popular way to secure applications, especially in micro-services. JWTs are much more complex than a simple session based user authentication, but they offer a number of advantages, including:
Statelessness: JWTs are stateless, which means that the server does not need to maintain any session data for authenticated users. This makes JWTs ideal for micro-services, where each service can independently verify the authenticity of a JWT.
Security: JWTs are signed using a secret key, which makes them resistant to tampering.
Portability: JWTs are JSON objects, which makes them easy to transport and store.
In this video, we will explore the basics of JWTs, including how they are structured, how they are signed, and how they can be used to secure applications. We will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of JWTs, and we will provide some tips for using them securely.
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