What are the best auth strategies for SPAs?

JWT access in memory, refresh in httpOnly cookie. Dodge localStorage like plague.

Sessions vs JWTs: Which scales better?

Sessions with Redis scale huge (Uber proves). JWTs edge stateless, but revocation needs blocklists.

Yes for social logins, third-party access. Skip for simple username/pass.

Auth wars rage on, but here's the map to peace: eight strategies, each a hero in its arena. No more guesswork — just tools that fit your fight.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 3 min read 12 views

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