OAuth 2.0 Flows
a year ago
- #OAuth 2.0
- #Authorization Flows
- #Security
- Course focuses on OAuth 2.0 authorization flows for developers.
- OAuth 2.0 enables secure delegation of access to protected resources without sharing credentials.
- Client applications must register with the authorization server to receive a client ID and secret.
- Different OAuth 2.0 flows are used based on the type of client application.
- Authorization Code Flow is for applications with a secure backend.
- PKCE (Proof Key for Code Exchange) enhances security for public clients like mobile apps.
- Device Code Flow is designed for devices with limited input capabilities.
- OpenID Connect (OIDC) adds an identity layer to OAuth 2.0 for user authentication.
- OAuth 2.0 is a widely adopted standard for authorization in applications.