OAuth 2.0 is an industry-standard authorization framework allowing third-party apps to access user data on another service (like Google or Facebook) without sharing passwords, instead using temporary, limited-scope access tokens for delegated access, enhancing security and privacy by restricting permissions.

We just posted a course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel that will provide you an introduction to OAuth 2.0.

Here are the sections in this course:

  • Introduction to OAuth 2.0

  • OAuth 2.0 in Simple Terms: The Valet Key System

  • The Four OAuth Roles (Resource Owner, Client, Auth Server, Resource Server)

  • Why PKCE (Proof Key for Code Exchange) Matters

  • Project Setup & Folder Structure

  • Building the Authorization Server

  • Authorization Server: Code Imports & Initial Setup

  • Building the Resource Server (API)

  • Building the Client App (Authorization Code + PKCE)

  • Running the Full System (Auth, Resource, Client Servers)

  • Debugging and Fixing the JWKS Error

  • Debugging and Fixing the Axios 400 Error

  • Summary of Key Roles and Best Practices

  • Setting up the GitHub Repository

Watch the full course on the freeCodeCamp.org YouTube channel (2-hour watch).