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Mastering backend development
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Module 5
API Authentication
1
Authentication vs. Authorization
Explain the difference between authentication (who you are) and authorization (what you can do).
2
Django User Authentication
Implement user registration and login using Django's built-in authentication system.
3
Django Password Hashing Explained
Explain how Django securely stores passwords using hashing.
4
Session vs. Token Authentication
Compare session-based and token-based authentication strategies.
5
API Token Authentication with DRF
Implement token authentication for an API using DRF's built-in TokenAuthentication.
6
Understanding JWT Structure and Statelessness
Explain the structure and stateless nature of JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
7
JWT Authentication in DRF
Implement JWT-based authentication in a DRF application.
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