Secure APIs: Authentication, Authorization and Rate Limiting
Secure APIs: Authentication, Authorization and Rate Limiting APIs are the backbone of modern software. To keep data safe and services reliable, you need a clear plan for authentication, authorization, and rate limiting. These three parts work together: authentication verifies who is calling, authorization decides what they can do, and rate limiting controls how fast they can go. Getting all three right reduces risk and improves user experience. Authentication There are several common options that fit different scenarios: ...