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title: "Discussion on \"Teach me PKCE (Proof Key for Code Exchange) in 5 minutes\" | Hashnode"
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# [Teach me PKCE (Proof Key for Code Exchange) in 5 minutes](https://pazel.dev/teach-me-pkce-proof-key-for-code-exchange-in-5-minutes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Front-end & mobile applications cannot keep a secret, and as a result of this shortcoming, we need PKCE to protect our applications.

Sep 11, 2022 · 4 min read · pazel.dev  
Updated Aug 3, 2024  
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## Responses 1

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[LakshmiNarasimha Sastry Korapole](https://hashnode.com/@KLNS)

[Jul 27, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/teach-me-pkce-proof-key-for-code-exchange-in-5-minutes/631daa523e8d6f3497ad5aea/comment/64c2711a513c1c494e44e43e)

complex terms explained very well, no need to look any further for extra explanation