How Authentication Actually Works

Authentication is a cornerstone of contemporary applications. Virtually every app demands user login, identity verification, and secure sessions. Though it's ubiquitous, many developers implement authentication without a complete understanding of it's inner workings.

This article breaks down authentication step-by-step, explaining the core concepts used in most web applications today.

Authentication vs Authorization

Before diving into implementation, it's important to understand the differen

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