Handling User Roles and Permissions in AngularJS
Managing user roles and permissions is crucial in AngularJS applications to control access to routes, UI elements, and API requests. This guide will cover: ✔ Setting up user roles in….
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Encrypting Sensitive Data Before Storing in Cookies
Storing sensitive data in cookies without encryption can lead to security risks, including session hijacking, data leaks, and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. Encrypting sensitive data before storing it in cookies….
Using HTTPS with AngularJS for secure communication
Securing web applications is crucial, especially when dealing with authentication, sensitive user data, and API communications. Using HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) ensures data encryption, integrity, and authentication, preventing man-in-the-middle….
Preventing Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) is a security vulnerability where an attacker tricks a user into executing unwanted actions on a web application in which they are authenticated. CSRF attacks can….
Preventing Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks in AngularJS
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a security vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications, potentially stealing data, hijacking user sessions, or defacing websites. While AngularJS has built-in….
Storing authentication tokens securely in localStorage
Authentication tokens (such as JWTs) must be securely stored to prevent unauthorized access or token theft. While localStorage is a common option for storing tokens in AngularJS, it has security….
Protecting routes using authentication guards
In AngularJS, protecting routes ensures that only authenticated users can access certain parts of your application. You can implement these “authentication guards” by intercepting route changes and verifying the user’s….
Using $httpInterceptor to attach tokens to API requests
Why Use $httpInterceptor? $httpInterceptor in AngularJS is a powerful feature that allows us to modify API requests and responses before they reach the server or the application. It is commonly….
Implementing authentication using JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
Why Use JWT for Authentication? JSON Web Tokens (JWT) are a secure way to handle authentication because: Stateless authentication (no need to store sessions on the server) Easy to use….
Animating elements based on API response data
Why Animate Elements Based on API Responses? When fetching data from an API in AngularJS, you might want to: Show loading animations while waiting for a response Animate elements when….