Web authentication is a crucial aspect of web development. It ensures that user data is secure and that only authorized users can access certain parts of a website. Here are some tutorials that can help you understand and implement web authentication in your projects.
Basic Authentication
Basic Authentication is a simple way to authenticate users. It involves sending a username and password in the HTTP header. Here's a basic example:
- Example Code: Basic Authentication Example
OAuth
OAuth is an authorization framework that allows third-party applications to access user resources without exposing user credentials. It's widely used for social media integration.
- Understanding OAuth: OAuth Tutorial
JWT (JSON Web Tokens)
JWT is an open standard (RFC 7519) that defines a compact and self-contained way for representing claims to be transferred between two parties. It's often used for stateless, token-based authentication.
- JWT Basics: JWT Tutorial
For more detailed information and resources, check out our Web Security section.