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What is JWT (JSON Web Token) authentication?
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The correct answer is B) A stateless authentication method using signed tokens containing user claims, eliminating server-side session storage
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Correct Answer
A stateless authentication method using signed tokens containing user claims, eliminating server-side session storage
Explanation
JWT: header.payload.signature. Server signs with secret (HS256) or private key (RS256). Client sends JWT in Authorization header. Server verifies signature — no database lookup needed. Risk: can't be invalidated before expiry.
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