Features of JWT
- JSON Format: The token is represented as a JSON object, making it easy to work with in web environments.
- Security: JWTs can be signed using cryptographic algorithms, such as HMAC. This signature ensures the integrity of the data and helps prevent unauthorized modifications.
- Compactness: It stores essential information within the token, making it lightweight and efficient to transmit.
- Validity: JWTs can include an expiration time which limits their validity period.
- Customizable: JWTs can include additional user data or permissions through custom claims.
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JSON Web Token is a way of securely transmitting information between two parties. It is widely used in web applications for authentication and authorization purposes. In this article, we make a project that demonstrates a basic implementation of JWT in a Node.js application. The application features user registration with password hashing, login and generating tokens.
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