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Nestjs Auth Jwt

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A sample NestJS application, demonstrating how to use JWT Authentication, with short lived access tokens, and long lived refresh token.

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Overview

NestJS is quickly becoming a favorite among developers who need a robust framework for building server-side applications. This sample NestJS application showcases JWT Authentication, providing both short-lived access tokens and long-lived refresh tokens. It's designed with a strong architectural foundation, making it easy for developers to understand and extend. As you navigate through the code, you'll appreciate its thorough documentation and the community-driven opportunities for comments and pull requests.

With its focus on security and future-proofing the app through a roadmap that includes third-party authentication and Redis caching, this application serves as an excellent starting point for those looking to incorporate token-based authentication in their projects.

Features

  • JWT Authentication: Implement secure authentication using JSON Web Tokens for efficiently managing user sessions.
  • Access and Refresh Tokens: Utilize short-lived access tokens paired with long-lived refresh tokens to enhance security and user experience.
  • Opinionated Architecture: Built with clear organizational principles, making it easy for other developers to contribute and understand the structure.
  • Swagger Documentation: Access rich API documentation quickly via the Swagger UI, located at the app's dedicated endpoint.
  • Extensible Roadmap: Plans for future enhancements, including integration with third-party providers like Facebook, Google, and Twitter.
  • In-memory Token Blacklist: Current implementation supports in-memory storage for blacklisted access tokens, with future plans for Redis caching.
  • Open Source License: The application is licensed under MIT, encouraging community use and contributions.
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