Definition
Industry-standard protocol for authorization and API access delegation.
In Depth
OAuth 2.0 allows users to grant third-party applications limited access to their resources without sharing passwords.
Example Usage
Using OAuth to securely connect NetSuite with Google Workspace.
Business Context
Essential for secure, user-friendly integrations with modern SaaS applications.
Related Terms
API Gateway
Single entry point that manages, secures, and routes API requests.
API Key
A unique identifier used to authenticate and authorize API requests, typically passed as a header or...
API Rate Limiting
Restricting the number of API requests a client can make in a given timeframe.
ETL
Extract, Transform, Load - process for moving data between systems.
Idempotency
A property where performing the same operation multiple times produces the same result, preventing d...
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