REST APIs with Flask and Python - Performing Token Refresh in Your Rest API

The video tutorial explains how to create a token refresh resource in a Python application using Flask and JWT. It covers the implementation of a token refresh endpoint that generates a non-fresh access token from a refresh token. The tutorial also discusses handling JWT identity, creating non-fresh tokens, and testing the implementation using Postman. The importance of distinguishing between fresh and non-fresh tokens for security purposes is highlighted.

What is the purpose of creating a token refresh resource?

Explain the difference between a fresh token and a non-fresh token.

What happens if a refresh token is not provided in the request?

How can you use a refresh token to get the JWT identity?

What security measures are suggested when a non-fresh token is used?

Describe the process of returning a new access token after using a refresh token.

What is the significance of the 'Bearer' authorization in the context of refresh tokens?