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What does "token" mean in programming?
token is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A piece of data used to authenticate requests. JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) are the most common type in web APIs. A token is sent in the Authorization header and the server validates it on every request.
Example
"Store the JWT token securely and send it in the Authorization header with each API request."
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