Angular: Guards and Interceptor
JWT Token Authentication in Angular: Guards and Interceptors Understanding the Concepts JWT (JSON Web Token) : A compact, URL-safe means of representing claims to be transferred between two parties. In authentication, it's used as a token that proves the user's identity. AuthGuard : A service in Angular that determines if a route can be activated based on certain conditions (like whether the user is authenticated). Interceptor : A service that can intercept and modify HTTP requests globally before they are sent to the server. Why: Purpose of Implementation Security : Protect routes from unauthorized access Efficiency : Automatically attach tokens to outgoing requests Consistency : Centralize authentication logic User Experience : Redirect unauthorized users appropriately Step-by-Step Implementation Step 1: Set Up Angular Project ng new angular-jwt-auth cd angular-jwt-auth Step 2: Install Required Packages npm install @auth0/angular-jwt Step 3: Create Auth Service Create...