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The words, without the shrug

Every term the courses use, defined in one line and then in a paragraph. Written to be read out of order.

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Authentication

Backend

Establishing who someone is.

Proving identity: a password, a magic link, a sign-in with another provider. Distinct from authorization, which is about permission. Getting these confused is the source of a very common security hole.

See also Authorization, Session, OAuth