Practice - Common Pitfalls
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
Why is storing tokens in localStorage risky?
💡 Hint: Think about how JavaScript can access localStorage.
What is the benefit of password hashing?
💡 Hint: What happens if someone gains access to the database?
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
Why is it important to store tokens securely, such as in HttpOnly cookies?
💡 Hint: Consider how your token can be protected from potential browser vulnerabilities.
True or False: Not hashing passwords is an acceptable practice for user authentication.
💡 Hint: What would happen if the database were compromised?
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
A developer is storing tokens in localStorage. Assess the security risks involved and propose a more secure solution.
💡 Hint: Consider what XSS allows an attacker to do.
Write a comprehensive user authentication flow that incorporates secure token storage, strong hashing for passwords, and a plan for token expiration.
💡 Hint: Think about each step a user would take when logging in.
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