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What are the three main parts of a JWT (JSON Web Token)?

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Rest API - Authentication and Authorization
What are the three main parts of a JWT (JSON Web Token)?
AHeader, Payload, Signature
BUsername, Password, Token
CRequest, Response, Token
DKey, Value, Token
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand JWT structure basics

    A JWT is made of three parts separated by dots.
  2. Step 2: Identify the parts

    The three parts are Header (metadata), Payload (claims), and Signature (verification).
  3. Final Answer:

    Header, Payload, Signature -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    JWT parts = Header, Payload, Signature [OK]
Quick Trick: Remember JWT has 3 parts separated by dots [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing JWT parts with user credentials
  • Thinking JWT has only two parts
  • Mixing up token with request/response

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