API Authentication Guide 📚

Authentication is crucial for securing your API endpoints. Below are common methods and best practices:

1. Authentication Types 🔑

• OAuth 2.0 🌐
  Use token-based authentication for third-party access.
  Learn more about OAuth

• JWT (JSON Web Token) 🎛️
  Stateless authentication with encrypted payload.
  See JWT implementation details

• API Key 📦
  Simple yet effective for client-side identification.
  Explore API Key management

2. Best Practices ✅

• Always validate tokens/expirations before processing requests
• Use HTTPS to protect sensitive credentials 🛡️
• Implement rate limiting to prevent brute-force attacks ⚠️

3. Security Tips 🔍

• 🔒 Hash passwords using strong algorithms (e.g., bcrypt)
• 🧠 Use middleware to handle authentication logic
• 🔄 Rotate secrets periodically for enhanced security