Authentication · interview question
How would you explain a significant consequence of using stateless JWT tokens for authentication in an interview?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Server does not need to maintain session state, but token revocation is complex.
Why
Stateless JWT tokens mean the server does not need to store session state, simplifying scalability. However, it also makes token revocation challenging since the server cannot invalidate tokens without additional mechanisms.
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