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ReactJS started out as a library for XHP. XHP is Facebook's version of PHP, which was open-sourced in 2010. The aim of creating XHP was to make frontend development easier and help avoid cross-site scripting attacks (XSS). XSS is a very common attack vector that inserts malicious code into a web application. XSS does not attack…
JSON Web Token (JWT) is an open standard that allows two parties to securely send data and information as JSON objects. This information can be verified and trusted because it is digitally signed. JWT authentication has aided the wider adoption of stateless API services. It makes it convenient to authorise and verify clients accessing API resources. It is a critical…