oauth

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'OAuth' is a technical standard that apps and websites use to 'talk' to each other. OAuth lets you use one service's login, like Google's, to access another service, like Zoom or Slack, without sharing your password.

Examples in Different Contexts

In API development, 'OAuth' is used to authorize third-party applications to access user data without revealing user passwords. An API developer might discuss, 'Our API uses OAuth to ensure that third-party apps can safely interact with our platform's user data.'

Practice Scenarios

Design

Scenario:

As we reevaluate the user registration workflow, let's consider ways to make the process smoother and more intuitive.

Response:

Incorporating OAuth into our registration workflow might be a good idea. It can offer a seamless experience and help users avoid the need to remember another password.

Business

Scenario:

The ease of registration and onboarding is a critical touch point for customer experience. We need to strategize to minimize user friction.

Response:

I propose we use OAuth. By allowing users to sign in with existing accounts, we can improve our sign up rates and also enhance user experience.