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JWT vs Session Tokens: The Tradeoff That Actually Matters
Sessions store state on the server; JWTs store state on the client. JWTs offer performance gains but complicate logout, as tokens remain valid until expiry. The choice depends on client type, auth provider defaults, and whether instant revocation is required.
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The article correctly highlights that JWT's statelessness is a double-edged sword, but the real-world impact of token expiry windows is often underestimated by developers.
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