What is the purpose of JWT (JSON Web Token) in a Node.js REST API?

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What is the purpose of JWT (JSON Web Token) in a Node.js REST API?

Key points

  • JWT enables stateless authentication by encoding user claims in a signed token
  • The client sends this token with each request for authentication
  • Eliminates the need for server-side session management
  • Enhances security and efficiency in REST API authentication

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