Access vs Refresh Tokens: Two Ideas I Was Missing
Learn about the distinct roles of access and refresh tokens and why they should be separate.
While developing a login API, I was questioned about returning only one token. It took time to realize that the access token is frequently used, while the refresh token is long-lived and used rarely, serving distinct purposes. Understanding these roles clarified the necessity of having two separate tokens for effective security and management.
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