React Persistent User Login Authentication with JWT Tokens

Learn how to implement persistent user login authentication with JWT tokens in a React application. Discover secure methods for handling authentication without storing tokens in local or session storage. Explore the creation of a PersistLogin component, updating the useRefreshToken hook, and addressing security issues. Implement a logout functionality, test various scenarios including expired tokens, and add a "Trust Device" feature. Master the techniques to maintain user authentication across app refreshes and revisits while ensuring security best practices.

Intro
Welcome Discussion
Current state of the app
Why want a persistent login?
PersistLogin component
useRefreshToken update
Add PersistLogin to App
Test the Persistent Login
Security Issue #1
useLogout hook
Add logout to Home
Test with no refresh cookie
Test with a refresh token
Test with an expired refresh token
Security Issue #2
Adding new state to AuthProvider
PersistLogin update
Login update
Test Trust Device toggle
Fix a memory leak