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Build a Token Generator with Astro

What's this blog post about?

The text discusses the creation of a backend token generator for Agora video calls using the Astro web framework. The project aims to provide a secure way to authenticate users and manage their privileges within a video call. The author shares their experience with Astro, highlighting its flexibility and ease of use. They walk through the process of setting up an Astro project, installing the necessary packages, and creating a token generator that uses the HMAC-SHA256 algorithm for authentication. The author also provides examples of how to handle errors, generate tokens, and send responses using Astro's API routes.

Company
Agora

Date published
July 17, 2024

Author(s)
Tadas Petra

Word count
1298

Language
English

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