Implementing a JWT Issuer in Go

Building a Secure JWT Issuer in Go: A Complete Guide JSON Web Tokens (JWT) have become the de facto standard for implementing stateless authentication in modern web applications. In this guide, we’ll implement a secure JWT issuer in Go, covering both basic implementation and advanced security considerations. Understanding JWT Basics A JWT consists of three parts: header, payload, and signature. These parts are Base64URL encoded and concatenated with dots. The signature ensures the token hasn’t been tampered with, while the payload carries the claims (data) we want to transmit securely. ...

November 27, 2024 · 5 min · 906 words