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What's the best way to do authentication in modern applications

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What's the best way to do authentication in modern applications
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This article explores secure methods for storing authentication tokens in modern web applications to prevent XSS and CSRF attacks. It discusses the limitations of localStorage and provides technical guidance on implementing robust authentication flows.

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Security vulnerabilities in authentication are a primary concern for developers, as they directly impact user data privacy and system integrity.

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Where should your auth token live so an XSS bug can't steal it? Here's how to build auth that survives the crazy non-secure world we live in.

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