Microservices - Authentication and Authorization
In a microservice written in Java, which code snippet correctly extracts the JWT token from the Authorization header "Bearer eyJ..."?
In a microservice written in Java, which code snippet correctly extracts the JWT token from the Authorization header "Bearer eyJ..."?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand the Authorization header format
The header starts with "Bearer " which is 7 characters long.Step 2: Extract token by removing prefix
Using substring(7) removes "Bearer " and returns the token string.Final Answer:
String token = authHeader.substring(7); -> Option BQuick Check:
Extract token by skipping first 7 chars [OK]
Quick Trick: Skip first 7 chars to get token [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Splitting by colon instead of space
- Removing 'Bearer' but leaving space
- Taking substring of first 7 chars
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