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OAuth Demystified for Developers
OAuth powers logins and secure connections across the web, but many developers still find it confusing...
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This week we’re focusing on OAuth, one of the most important concepts in modern app security. If your apps handle authentication or connect to third-party APIs, understanding OAuth is non-negotiable.
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3 Things Developers Must Understand About OAuth
Authorization vs Authentication
OAuth isn’t a login system by itself. It’s about delegation. That means giving apps permission to act on a user’s behalf without sharing passwords.
Access Tokens
Tokens are the keys that let apps make requests. Knowing how to issue, store, and refresh them is the core of secure OAuth.
Flows Matter
Different apps use different flows. Web apps, mobile apps, and server-to-server setups each require the right OAuth flow to stay secure.
And on a related note: Here are the docs for using OAuth 2.0 to access Google APIs.
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What Else Should You Know?
Beyond the basics, here’s where OAuth knowledge really pays off:
PKCE for mobile app security
Refresh token rotation to reduce risks
Scopes and claims to limit permissions
Best practices for storing tokens securely
Integrating OAuth with OpenID Connect for identity
OAuth is everywhere, from Google logins to GitHub integrations. Mastering it makes you a more versatile and trusted developer. We use it all the time.
That’s it for today.
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