A tutorial from the pen of Roy Derks. Learn how to handle authentication and authorization of a GraphQL server using Node.js and JWTs.
GraphQL has grown from a new technology into a mature API specification, which is used by both small and big tech companies worldwide. Using a type system, it lets you query and mutate data using a simple and understandable format.
You will learn how to build a GraphQL server and consequently secure it using Auth0. The article covers:
- Prerequisites
- What is GraphQL?
- Building a GraphQL Server with Node.js
- Securing a GraphQL Server with Auth0
In this tutorial, you will create a GraphQL server with Node.js, that uses a mock MongoDB instance for its data and Auth0 for authorization and authentication. Detailed code examples are provided. Excellent read!
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