Web Development
Zig Authentication
Implementing Authentication
Zig authentication uses JWT for secure API endpoints.
Understanding JWT in Zig
JSON Web Tokens (JWT) are a compact, URL-safe means of representing claims to be transferred between two parties. In Zig, JWTs are often used to authenticate users securely, especially in API communications. A JWT consists of three parts: Header, Payload, and Signature.
Setting Up Zig for JWT Authentication
To use JWT for authentication in Zig, you must first install necessary libraries that provide cryptographic functions. The process involves encoding a payload, signing it, and verifying the signature for authentication.
Verifying JWT in Zig
Once a JWT is received, it must be verified to ensure its authenticity. Verification involves checking the signature using the same secret key used during encoding. Here’s how you can verify a JWT in Zig:
Handling Authentication Errors
Authentication errors can occur during JWT processing. It is important to handle these errors gracefully to prevent application crashes and provide meaningful feedback to the user.
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