Learn how to implement user authentication in web apps from scratch using Passport.js in a Node/Express environment. The course covers topics such as HTTP headers, cookies, Express middleware, sessions, Passport Local Strategy, Public Key Cryptography, JWT implementation, and custom JWT authentication solutions. The teaching method includes hands-on coding examples and implementation of authentication strategies. This course is designed for beginners looking to enhance their web development skills and understand user authentication concepts in web applications.
Overview
Syllabus
) Introduction.
) Topics and Prerequisites.
) Intro to HTTP Headers and Cookies.
) Intro to Express Middleware.
) Intro to Express Sessions.
) Implementation of Passport Local Strategy.
) Intro to Public Key Cryptography.
) How do JWTs work?.
) Implementation of Passport JWT Strategy.
) Implementing a Custom JWT Auth Solution.
) JWT Strategy in Angular Front-End App.
Taught by
freeCodeCamp.org
