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Demystifying the OAuth 2.0 Workflow: A Step-by-Step Guide in 10 Simple Steps
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci
OAuth 2.0 has become a widely adopted protocol for authorization, particularly in the world of web and mobile applications. The protocol provides a standardized way for third-party applications to access user data without requiring the user to provide their login credentials directly to the application. This is accomplished through a series of steps. I recently listened to an old tech talk by Nate Barbettini, who was explaining Oauth in simple terms. There are lots of documents around this topic on the internet, which often creates confusion between authentication and authorization. OAuth is used for Authorization.
Why we need OAuth 2.0
In today’s interconnected world, users often find themselves using multiple web and mobile applications that require access to their personal information or data. This information can range from basic user profile details to more sensitive data such as financial information or health records. Traditionally, the only way for a user to grant access to this information was by providing their login credentials directly to each application, which presented significant security risks. With OAuth 2.0, however, users can grant permissions to third-party…
