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Node.js interview questions
The event loop on the server, streams, modules and building APIs with Express.
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- What is a refresh token and why use it alongside a short-lived access token?
The access token is short-lived (minutes) and sent on every request. The refresh token is long-lived, stored safely and used only to get a new access token. A stolen access token then expires quickly, and refresh tokens can be revoked.
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