Microservices - Authentication and Authorization
Why is it important to propagate the original JWT token instead of generating new tokens at each microservice?
Why is it important to propagate the original JWT token instead of generating new tokens at each microservice?
hard📝 Conceptual Q10 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand JWT token purpose
The JWT token carries user identity and claims that must remain consistent across services.Step 2: Analyze impact of generating new tokens
New tokens break identity continuity and can cause authorization errors.Final Answer:
To maintain consistent user identity and claims across all services -> Option BQuick Check:
Original JWT keeps identity consistent [OK]
Quick Trick: Propagate original token to keep identity consistent [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Thinking new tokens reduce traffic
- Assuming multiple encryption layers improve security
- Believing each service needs separate sessions
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