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Authorization is the process of determining whether a user or entity has the necessary permissions to access a particular resource or perform a specific action.

OAuth is a widely used authorization framework that enables secure access to resources without password sharing.

In plain terms, a session is a way for a server to remember a user's interactions with a website or application.

In plain terms, a client is a computer or software application that requests services from a server. This can include web browsers, email programs, and mobile apps.

Frontend development is the process of creating the user interface and user experience for websites and applications using programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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