Node.js API Masterclass with Express and MongoDB - Auth Protect Middleware

The video tutorial explains how to implement token-based authentication using middleware in a web application. It covers creating a protect middleware function to secure routes, verifying tokens, and handling errors. The tutorial also demonstrates how to apply this middleware to different routes and test the implementation using Postman. Additionally, it introduces a method to retrieve the current logged-in user using a token.

What information is typically included in the payload of a verified token?

What should be done if the token verification fails?

How do we ensure that the user is logged in before accessing certain routes?

What is the significance of the 'get me' route in the authentication process?