🌱 Understanding Spring Security

Welcome to the Understanding Spring Security repository! 🚀

This repository is your go-to resource for learning how to secure Java-based web applications with Spring Security. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, you'll find useful examples and tips to help you navigate the complexities of authentication and authorization.

🛡️ What You'll Learn

We cover a variety of authentication methods, ranging from basic to advanced:

• 🔐 In-Memory Authentication
  Store user credentials directly within the application for quick and simple setups.

• 🗄️ JDBC-Based Authentication
  Manage and authenticate users with credentials stored in a relational database.

• ⚙️ Custom Authentication
  Design your own authentication logic to meet specific security requirements.

• 🔑 API Key-Based Authentication
  Secure your APIs with API keys for a straightforward access control mechanism.

• 🔒 JWT-Based Authentication
  Implement a stateless, token-based authentication system using JSON Web Tokens (JWT).

🎯 Purpose

This repository serves as both a tutorial and a reference guide for developers working with Spring Security. Whether you're setting up a new project or just need a quick refresher, you'll find valuable insights and code examples here.

🤝 Contributing

We love contributions! 💡 Have an idea for an improvement? Found a bug? Submit a pull request or open an issue. Let's make this resource even better together!

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Happy coding! ✨