Building Microservices API in Go - Auth Server: Verify API

This video tutorial covers the implementation of authorization in a service using middleware. It explains how to verify tokens and manage role-based access control without altering existing code. The tutorial demonstrates creating middleware with Gorilla Mux, defining an authorization matrix, and testing access. It also includes a detailed walkthrough of the auth middleware and the verification process using JWT tokens.

What is the main focus of the video discussed in the text?

Explain the role of middleware in the request and response cycle.

What responsibilities can middleware have according to the text?

What happens when an unauthorized request is made?

Describe how the authorization process is handled in the middleware.

How is the authorization matrix used in the verification process?

In what way does the video suggest handling missing tokens in requests?

What are the three main checks performed during the verification process?

What is the significance of the token in the authorization process?

How does the system determine if a user has access to a specific resource?