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JWT (JSON Web Token)

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Introduction to JSON Web Tokens JSON Web Token (JWT) is an open standard ( RFC 7519 ) that defines a compact and self-contained way for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object. This information can be verified and trusted because it is digitally signed. JWTs can be signed using a secret (with the  HMAC   algorithm) or a public/private key pair using  RSA  or  ECDSA . When should you use JSON Web Tokens? Here are some scenarios where JSON Web Tokens are useful: Authorization: This is the most common scenario for using JWT. Once the user is logged in, each subsequent request will include the JWT, allowing the user to access routes, services, and resources that are permitted with that token. Single Sign On is a feature that widely uses JWT nowadays, because of its small overhead and its ability to be easily used across different domains. Information Exchange: JSON Web Tokens are a good way of securely transmitti...
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Shoot Your Custom Notifications Via Apex        Summer 19 bought a lot of surprises and one of the most enchanting one was that to send custom bell notifications from our inmate, the "Process Builder".       Custom notifications are the soul of the modern business. This feature allows you to send important information, via push to mobile or desktop alerts.    Notifications can be tailor made to inform users regarding any of the record update.  Custom Bell Notifications provide the flexibility of showcasing relevant information at the right time to our users.        All these involves just a handful of steps.       From setup, enter Custom Notifications in the quick find box.      Create a new custom notifications type, also define either desktop or phone to pop-up your notifications. You can select both the locations.        Hope that wa...