JWT Authentication for Full-Stack Apps: Secure Login Systems
Implementing JSON Web Token-Based Authentication Across Frontend and Backend with Best Practices
Master JWT authentication for full-stack apps. Build secure login systems with React & Node.js. Complete guide from basics to production deployment with best practices.
About This Book
Quick Overview
Master JWT authentication for full-stack apps. Build secure login systems with React & Node.js. Complete guide from basics to production deployment with best practices.
Key Topics Covered
- JWT tokens and claims
- User registration and login
- Password hashing with bcrypt
- Token verification middleware
- Refresh token rotation
- React authentication hooks
- Secure token storage
- Role-based access control
- Authentication state management
- Error handling patterns
- Microservices authentication
- Security best practices
- Production deployment
- Session management
- Protected routes
- CORS configuration
- XSS and CSRF protection
- OAuth2 integration
- OpenID Connect
- Authentication debugging
Who Should Read This Book
Full-stack developers, Frontend developers building authentication, Backend developers designing APIs, React developers, Node.js developers, Web application architects, DevOps engineers, Security-conscious developers, Technical leads, Startup founders, Computer science students, Software engineering bootcamp graduates
Prerequisites
JavaScript fundamentals, Node.js basics, React components and hooks, Express.js framework, RESTful API concepts, Basic database operations, HTML and CSS knowledge, Git version control, Command line interface usage
Table of Contents
About This Publication
JWT Authentication for Full-Stack Apps: Secure Login Systems is your comprehensive guide to implementing robust, scalable authentication systems using JSON Web Tokens. This book transforms complex authentication concepts into practical, implementable solutions for modern web applications. **What You'll Learn and Achieve** Master the complete authentication lifecycle from user registration through secure logout. Learn to design authentication APIs that scale, implement secure token storage strategies, and build React applications with seamless authentication integration. You'll gain expertise in advanced topics including refresh token rotation, role-based access control, and authentication in microservices architectures. **Practical Skills Development** Build real authentication systems using industry-standard tools and practices. Implement secure password hashing with bcrypt, design JWT-based authentication flows, create protected routes and middleware, and handle complex authentication states in React applications. Learn to deploy authentication systems with confidence in production environments. **Security-First Approach** Understand and prevent common authentication vulnerabilities. Learn to protect against token hijacking, implement proper CORS policies, handle secure cookie storage, and design authentication systems that resist XSS and CSRF attacks. Every implementation decision is guided by security best practices. **Enterprise-Ready Solutions** Progress from basic authentication to enterprise-grade systems. Implement role-based access control, design authentication for microservices, integrate with existing identity providers, and build authentication systems that scale with your application growth.
Book Details
- Format
- File Size
- 2.1 MB
- Code Examples
- 99
- Exercises
- 99
- Difficulty Level
- beginner
Special Features
• Complete full-stack authentication implementation guide • Hands-on code examples with React and Node.js • Security-focused approach with vulnerability prevention • Step-by-step project walkthroughs and practical exercises • Production deployment strategies and environment setup • Advanced topics including microservices authentication • Comprehensive troubleshooting and debugging guide • JWT tools and utilities reference appendix • OpenID Connect and OAuth2 comparison guide • Authentication terminology glossary • Real-world security scenarios and solutions • Industry best practices and enterprise patterns • Scalable authentication architecture designs • Complete source code and project templates
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