🧩 What is JWT JSON Web Token?

JSON Web Tokens (JWT) are one of the most popular ways to secure APIs. When combined with ASP.NET Core Identity and Entity Framework Core (EF), they provide a powerful and flexible authentication system for modern web applications. 🧩

In this article, you’ll learn how to:

  • Set up ASP.NET Core Identity with EF Core

  • Configure JWT token authentication

  • Generate and validate JWTs in an API

  • Secure your endpoints with [Authorize]