GraphQL

How does GraphQL handle authentication and authorisation in API design?

The question is about GraphQL .

Answer:
GraphQL manages authentication by verifying credentials such as JWT tokens or session cookies in HTTP middleware before the GraphQL resolver layer executes. Authorisation is carried out within resolvers or through a dedicated permission layer like GraphQL Shield, which uses rule-based access control for each field or type. Unlike REST, GraphQL lacks a native authentication standard - all authentication and authorisation logic is implemented by the developer at the resolver or middleware level.

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