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JWT authentication using Laravel middleware

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Security is crucial in web development, and one widely used method for securing APIs and web applications is JSON Web Token (JWT) authentication. Laravel, a powerful PHP framework, offers robust support for JWT authentication, making it a popular choice among developers. In this guide, we'll explore the intricacies of JWT authentication in Laravel, from grasping the basics of JWT to implementing token decoding within Laravel middleware.

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Understanding HMAC signatures and how they work

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HMAC, short for Hash-based Message Authentication Code, is a method used to check that a message is both authentic and unmodified. It's a common tool in webhooks, APIs, and any place where secure communication between systems matters. The idea behind HMAC is to use a shared secret key along with a hashing algorithm to create a unique signature for a message. This signature acts like a stamp of trust, if anything changes in the message or if the wrong key is used, the signature won't match.

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