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Articles about authentication

  • What Is Authorization? — Web Development explainer cover
    Shubh Singh·Web Development·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is Authorization?

    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.

    3 min read·Beginner
    • security
    • authentication
  • What Is OAuth? — Web Development explainer cover
    Shubh Singh·Web Development·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is OAuth?

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

    3 min read·Beginner
    • security
    • authentication
  • What Is a Session? — Web Development explainer cover
    Shubh Singh·Web Development·Jul 29, 2026

    What Is a Session?

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

    3 min read·Beginner
    • web-development
    • sessions