Best Practices

Security Best Practices

• Always use HTTPS in production

• Store tokens securely (localStorage for web apps, secure storage for mobile)

• Implement token refresh logic before expiration

• Use strong, unique passwords

• Never share OTP codes or tokens

• Log out from shared devices

• Enable two-factor authentication when available

API Integration Best Practices

• Implement proper error handling for all API calls

• Use exponential backoff for retry logic

• Cache user profile data when appropriate

• Handle token expiration gracefully

• Implement proper loading states

• Validate input data before sending requests

User Experience Best Practices

• Provide clear error messages to users

• Implement proper form validation

• Show loading indicators during API calls

• Auto-refresh tokens in background

• Remember user preferences

• Provide clear instructions for OTP entry

Developer Best Practices

• Use environment variables for configuration

• Implement comprehensive logging

• Write unit tests for authentication flows

• Use TypeScript for better type safety

• Follow REST API conventions

• Document API changes