.NET Core Microservices - Token Inspection

The video tutorial addresses the issue of accessing a product API by explaining the authentication process. It highlights the importance of passing an access token from the identity server to the API. The tutorial demonstrates how to capture and examine the access token using debugging tools and explains the structure of a JWT token. It also discusses the payload data within the token and the absence of certain user information, setting the stage for further exploration in the next video.

What is the purpose of the token returned by the identity server?

What happens if the API does not receive the token?

What is the significance of the magic string 'access token' in the context of the application?

What information can be found in the payload data of a JWT token?

How can additional information be added to the payload data of the JWT token?