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Introduction
2 mins

JavaScript is a powerful and widely-used programming language essential for creating dynamic and interactive web applications and quite a popular option to create single-page frontend applications (SPAs) . JavaScript enables developers to build responsive user interfaces and manage real-time interactions within the browser.

Implementing login in your Javascript app is crucial for managing user access, personalizing user experiences, and security of the application. It helps improve user experience, secure user data, boosts engagement, and keeps regulatory compliance.

Learning objectives

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about securing Javascript applications, including implementing user login in your JavaScript app, integrating it with an OpenID Connect-based Identity Provider (IdP) to make the login process simple and secure, and general guidelines to protect your end users.

In this guide, you will:

  • Register an application in Asgardeo
  • Create a sample Javascript app
  • Install Asgardeo JavaScript SDK
  • Add login and logout to your app
  • Display logged in user detail
  • Securing routes within the app
  • Accessing protected API from your JavaScript app
  • Managing tokens in your JavaScript app

Tip

This guide takes approximately 60 minutes to complete and covers everything required to add user login and secure your JavaScript apps. If you’re looking for a shorter guide, try the JavaScript Quick Start guide, which takes around 15 minutes to complete.