This post is part of a series. In today’s post, we’ll create a project from scratch, defining API endpoints to build upon. I’ll demonstrate how to use Ktor to develop a web server, which dependencies to install, and how to structure the project for easy maintenance. There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get started!
Welcome to the first post on the subject of authentication with Ktor. As developers, we appreciate the importance of security, but integrating it smoothly within our backend services can sometimes seem like a daunting task. However, when working with Kotlin and Ktor, the task becomes much more approachable due to concise syntax and flexibility. This series aims to delve into the diverse authentication mechanisms. We will find our way through Basic Auth, Form Auth, to more complex ones like JWT and OAuth. Whether you’re new to Ktor or looking to broaden your horizons, this series will offer practical, hands-on experiences to help you effectively bring security to your backend applications.