Authentication is a critical component of secure API development. Here's a quick guide to common authentication methods and their use cases:

1. Authentication Types 🧩

  • OAuth 2.0
    A protocol for authorization, widely used for third-party access.

    OAuth_2.0

  • API Key
    Simple token-based authentication for server-to-server communication.

    API_Key

  • JWT Token
    JSON Web Token for stateless authentication.

    JWT_Token

2. Use Cases 📈

  • Secure user login systems
  • Protecting sensitive data endpoints
  • Managing third-party service integrations

3. Example Implementation 📜

# Sample OAuth 2.0 flow
import requests

token_url = "https://auth.example.com/token"
data = {
    "client_id": "your_client_id",
    "client_secret": "your_client_secret",
    "grant_type": "authorization_code"
}
response = requests.post(token_url, data=data)

For deeper exploration, check our API Security Guide to understand best practices for implementing authentication protocols. 🚀