Section Intro: API Authentication and Security

The video tutorial focuses on securing the task manager API by implementing authentication. Initially, all API endpoints are publicly accessible, posing a risk of unauthorized data manipulation. The tutorial aims to restrict access through user authentication, ensuring only registered users can manage data. This setup helps track user actions and establish a clear relationship between users and their tasks. Key topics include authentication, data relationships, and password security.

Why is it problematic for the Task Manager API endpoints to be publicly accessible?

• It requires more storage space.

• It allows unauthorized users to modify tasks.

• It increases the server load.

• It makes the API slower.

What is the primary purpose of implementing authentication in the Task Manager API?

• To improve the API's performance.

• To allow users to customize the interface.

• To ensure only authorized users can manage data.

• To reduce the cost of API maintenance.

How does authentication help in managing user actions in the Task Manager API?

• It logs user actions for auditing.

• It automatically assigns tasks to users.

• It prevents users from creating tasks.

• It allows users to delete other users' tasks.

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the section on API security?

• Authentication

• Data relationships

• User interface design

• Password security

What is the benefit of establishing a relationship between users and tasks in the API?

• It reduces the number of tasks a user can create.

• It helps in tracking who created each task.

• It allows users to share tasks with others.

• It enables users to delete tasks created by others.