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Just focus on your web service; Let authentication be handled outside — Using SSO !
Don’t you ever wonder, how could you login to some web-site using credentials of some other 3rd party site? Take the case of medium itself, most of us do not used our email-id to get logged in. It was just our gmail or fb account that helped us break that layer of authentication and enter into the world of medium, that provides capability to learn really amazing stuff of choice or create the one in our own mind.
I was also amazed by it, but then started taking it for granted until I read the concept of Single Sign On. Wishing to know about it?
Its as simple as going with a friend to a concert of your favorite recital and rushing to the beer tent.
Assume beer drinker Bob, who wants to buy a beer at a concert. But they are not charging any fee, although they have set a different tent for collecting money and give a wristband to show at beer counter. People working at beer counter are an amazing fit at their job or say the service that they provide.
Bob walks to the Wristband Tent
- his ID is checked (Money collected)
- a wristband is provided
The Wristband Tent is the identity provider; its purpose is to verify Bob’s identity and make sure he meets the…
