JWT Tokens vs. Sessions - What to Choose?

The article discusses the key differences between JWT (JSON Web Tokens) and sessions in the context of user authentication within web applications. JWT is a standard token format that allows the secure conveyance of information. This enables user login without needing to store session data on the server. Sessions, on the other hand, require the storage of user information on the server side, which may be a more traditional approach but comes with increased server load. The article also compares the advantages and disadvantages of both methods, highlighting the flexibility of JWT in distributed applications versus the simplicity of sessions. It is noted that the choice of the right approach depends on the specific needs of the project and the type of application being developed.