Understanding and Implementing OAuth 2.0 in Your Web Applications OAuth 2.0 is a widely used authorization framework that enables third-party applications to obtain limited access to user accounts on an HTTP service. It is designed to work with HTTP and allows users to grant access to their resources without sharing their credentials. What is OAuth 2.0? OAuth 2.0 is the industry-standard protocol for authorization. It focuses on client developer simplicity while providing specific authorization flows for web applications, desktop applications, mobile phones, and living room devices. How OAuth 2.0 Works OAuth 2.0 involves four main roles: Resource Owner: The user who authorizes an application to access their account. Client: The application requesting access to the user's account. Resource Server: The server hosting the protected resources, capable of a