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In this course on the fundamentals of identity, we'll explore the essential concepts and technologies that form the backbone of modern authentication and authorization systems. You'll learn about the differences between SAML and JWT, the roles of OAuth and OAuth 2.0, and the mechanisms behind Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We'll also cover the significance of Proof Key for Code Exchange (PKCE) and OpenID Connect (OIDC), and we'll clarify the distinction between tokens and credentials. Throughout the course, we'll demystify key terminology to ensure you have a solid understanding of how identity works in today's digital landscape.

In this course, you will learn how to work with Individual Accounts authentication ASP.NET Razor Pages and ASP.NET Blazor.

Tired of decisions getting lost in chats and emails? Documenting Decisions: A Practical Guide to Architecture Decision Records teaches developers and architects how to capture important technical decisions using ADRs. Learn what to document, when, and how—with a hands-on demo of setting up an ADR template for Just-the-Docs. Build a clear, searchable history of why things were done.