Good Practices when Using JWT (JSON Web Token)

The article by deleteman123 on dev.to discusses best practices for using JWT (JSON Web Token) for authentication. It starts by explaining what JWTs are and why they have become popular in web and mobile applications. The author then outlines key principles that can help improve the security of JWT implementations. Emphasis is placed on the importance of strong key encryption and the aspects of storing tokens to mitigate risks of theft or forgery. Techniques for token expiration and refreshing are also mentioned, allowing for access control over a longer timeframe. Finally, the article highlights various tools and libraries that can assist developers in implementing secure authentication with JWT.