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Authentication and Authorization, What's the difference? 🤔
These two words may sound alike, but they play very different roles in web development.
Authentication is the process of verifying who a user is.
It’s like the login step where you enter your email and password. If the information matches what the website has on file, you’re allowed in. Simple, right? ✅
Now that you’re in, the next question is:
What can you do? 🧐
That’s where Authorization comes in.
Authorization determines what a user is allowed to access or do inside the system. 🔐
For example, after logging in, a regular user might only see their dashboard, while an admin can manage all users and settings. You’re not just letting people in, you’re also deciding what parts of the house they’re allowed to enter.
Think of it like going to a party:
The bouncer at the door checks your invitation, that’s Authentication
Once you're inside, some rooms may be VIP-only. Whether you can enter those rooms depends on your access level, that’s Authorization.
Both work together to keep your web application safe and organized.
As a developer, it’s important to learn how to implement both correctly. Using tools like login forms, sessions, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), or role-based access control can make your app more secure and user-friendly.

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