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OAuth 2.0 vs JWT: what’s the difference?
Answer
**OAuth 2.0** is an authorization framework (how clients get access). **JWT** is a token format (how a token is represented).
You can use OAuth 2.0 with JWT access tokens, but OAuth tokens can also be opaque.
**Interview tip:** mention access tokens vs refresh tokens, scopes, and that OpenID Connect adds authentication on top of OAuth 2.0.
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SecurityAuthenticationAPI