Get started with security: Vite, React, and Ably Token Requests for API access
This text discusses how to securely access SaaS services using secret keys and token authentication systems in React applications. It highlights the use of Ably's Token Requests, which are short-lived tokens that can include access control information. The process involves creating an API endpoint on the server to generate a Token Request, then passing this request to the client for authentication with Ably. The text also provides code examples and steps for setting up a Vite project with React and installing necessary plugins and packages.
Company
Ably
Date published
Nov. 6, 2023
Author(s)
Devin Rader
Word count
1086
Language
English
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