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# [Sessions vs JWT vs Cookies: Understanding Authentication Approaches](https://dskwebdev.hashnode.dev/sessions-vs-jwt-vs-cookies-understanding-authentication-approaches?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

1\. The Building Blocks: Cookies, Sessions, and JWTs Before comparing strategies, let's define the tools we use to identify users. What are Cookies? A Cookie is a small piece of data stored directly in

Apr 17 · 4 min read · dskwebdev.hashnode.dev  
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