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How To Build Your Own Auth

Mar 17, 2021
Dive into the world of building custom authentication! Discover the ins and outs of JWT, secure cookies, and effective session management. Learn about the transition from built-in solutions to personalized systems and the nuances of password hashing and security best practices. The podcast also examines the critical role of HTTPS in protecting cookie transmission and addresses the complexities of Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS). Plus, enjoy personal anecdotes that lighten up these technical discussions!
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ANECDOTE

Wine-Pairing Drag

  • Scott Talinksy had a four-course wine pairing dinner.
  • He felt the effects the next morning while recording.
ANECDOTE

Auth System Rebuild

  • Level Up Tutorials initially used Meteor for authentication.
  • Scott Talinksy rebuilt the system for more control, first with accounts.js, then custom.
INSIGHT

JWT Encoding

  • JSON Web Tokens (JWT) are base64 encoded, not encrypted.
  • They store data, but shouldn't contain sensitive information clients can access.
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