Authentication vs Authorization: Who Are You, and What Can You Do?

<p>Imagine logging into an application.</p> <p>You enter your email and password, click Login, and land on your dashboard. Now, suppose you try accessing the admin dashboard, but the application denies access.</p> <p>You're already logged in. So why can't you access it?</p> <p>Because <strong>knowing who you are and deciding what you're allowed to do are two different things.</strong></p> <p>This

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