SwiftUI and Node.js Full Stack - Build Twitter - iOS 16 - Tokens

The video tutorial addresses issues with the current authentication system, particularly the lack of user session tracking. It introduces JSON Web Tokens (JWT) as a solution, explaining their implementation in JavaScript. The tutorial covers integrating JWT into the application, creating and saving tokens in the user schema, and using tokens for user login and logout. The session concludes with testing the JWT implementation, ensuring users can log in and out effectively.

What is the main problem with the authentication system described in the text?

How does the use of tokens help in the authentication process?

What library is suggested for implementing tokens in JavaScript?

What should be done to ensure the private key used in token generation is secure?

What is the purpose of the 'generate auth token' function?

What happens when a user logs in multiple times according to the text?

How does the application keep track of user logins?