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#1: Understanding JWTs: The Complete Guide to API Authentication

#1: Understanding JWTs: The Complete Guide to API Authentication

#1: Understanding JWTs: The Complete Guide to API Authentication
byJonathon McNabbon May 15, 2025
JWT
Authentication
API Security

APIs need security, and JWTs deliver. As applications move into production, authenticating users efficiently and securely becomes non-negotiable. JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) offer a modern, stateless way to manage authentication and authorization — without relying on session storage. In this post, we kick off our series on mastering API security with JWTs: what they are, how they work, and why they’ve become a cornerstone of secure API design.

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#2: Understanding JWT Claims, Headers, and Custom Payloads

#2: Understanding JWT Claims, Headers, and Custom Payloads

#2: Understanding JWT Claims, Headers, and Custom Payloads
byJonathon McNabbon May 16, 2025
API Security
Authentication
JWT

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