Programming
You Don't Know JSON: Part 7 - Security: Authentication, Signatures, and Attacks
reading time: 27 minutes
JSON has no built-in security. The ecosystem response: JWT for authentication, JWS for signing, JWE for encryption. Learn how these work, common attacks (algorithm confusion, injection, timing), and how to secure JSON-based systems.
Serialization and Deserialization: The Bridge Between Runtime Objects and Bytes
reading time: 11 minutes
Understanding how programs convert runtime objects to bytes and back, enabling persistent storage, network communication, and cross-language data exchange.
The Complete Guide to API Communication Patterns: REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, gRPC, and More
reading time: 24 minutes
Master API communication patterns: REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, gRPC, webhooks, message queues, and more. Complete guide with diagrams, code examples, and decision frameworks for choosing the right pattern.