When building authentication systems, you’ll often choose between JWTs and session-based tokens.

JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

• Stateless, signed on the client side.
• Scalable, no need for server-side storage.
• Harder to revoke.

Session Tokens

• Stored on the server, easier to invalidate.
• Requires session store (e.g., Redis).
• Better control for short-lived sessions.

Choose based on your scalability, revocation needs, and infrastructure.