Minimal API Development with ASP.NET Core - Methods of API Authentication

The video tutorial discusses various methods to secure APIs, including network-level security with whitelisting and blacklisting, basic authentication using usernames and passwords, key access, and JWT authentication. Each method has its pros and cons, with JWT being highlighted as the most popular and efficient in modern applications. JWT allows for encoding user information in tokens, reducing the need for repeated database checks, and enhancing security without storing sensitive data.

What are the potential risks associated with key access for APIs?

What is JWT authentication and how does it differ from basic authentication?

How does JWT authentication improve the handling of user sessions compared to basic authentication?