JWT vs OAuth

The stateless authentication darling that everyone uses but often misuses, leading to security headaches meets the security dance everyone hates but can't live without. Here's our take.

JWT

Nice Pick

The stateless authentication darling that everyone uses but often misuses, leading to security headaches.

Pros

• Stateless and scalable for distributed systems
• Self-contained with all necessary info in the token
• Easy to implement with widespread library support

Cons

• Tokens can't be revoked without extra infrastructure
• Prone to security issues if not properly validated

OAuth

The security dance everyone hates but can't live without. Delegating access without sharing passwords, because trust is a token.

Pros

• Eliminates password sharing for third-party apps
• Standardized across major platforms like Google and Facebook
• Granular scopes for fine-grained access control

Cons

• Implementation complexity leads to frequent security flaws
• Token management can be a debugging nightmare

The Verdict

Use JWT if: You want stateless and scalable for distributed systems and can live with tokens can't be revoked without extra infrastructure.

Use OAuth if: You prioritize eliminates password sharing for third-party apps over what JWT offers.

The Bottom Line

JWT wins

The stateless authentication darling that everyone uses but often misuses, leading to security headaches.