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The Ultimate Guide To JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) and Token-Based Authentication

JSON Web Tokens, more commonly known as JWTs, are encoded and cryptographically signed data that allows for the secure transfer of information.

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Jan 7, 2022

2021: The Year Authentication Saw a Resurgence (and Why)

Authentication saw a resurgence as developers demanded better tools for Modern Web frameworks like Next.js, and users demanded easier sign-in options

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Dec 31, 2021

Consider dropping your users table

The same way we would rather let Stripe handle your credit card, we'll let Clerk handle your phone numbers, emails and sessions.

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Dec 1, 2021

• Consider dropping your users table

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• Trading Experts | Case Study

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  Nov 20, 2021

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• The Ultimate Guide to BCrypt and Authentication Protocols

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  Nov 2, 2021

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• History and Rise of "Passwordless"

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  Sep 29, 2021

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• Session management: What it is and why your security depends on it

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  Sep 21, 2021

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• Don’t underestimate the value of a secure, seamless ‘forgot password’ flow

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  Sep 16, 2021

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• Designing fast sign in forms— diving into the data

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  Jun 17, 2021

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• Build or Buy? A Look at User Management with Next.js: Part 1

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  Jun 15, 2021

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