Keycloak & Spring Security Bootcamp: API Auth for News App

🌟 Build and Secure REST API for News Application: Hands-On with OAuth 2.0, Postman, JWT, and Role-Based Access Control 🌟

Course Overview 📘

Dive into the world of API authentication and authorization with our comprehensive "Keycloak & Spring Security Bootcamp" tailored for developing a secure news application. This course is designed to guide you step-by-step on your PC, turning you into a proficient developer in securing REST APIs using Keycloak and Spring Security.

Hands-on Experience 👫

• Develop a news article retrieval REST API: Bring your coding skills to life as you build an API from scratch, secured with the latest in authentication and authorization technologies.
• Configure OAuth 2.0 flow with Keycloak: Learn the intricacies of token issuance and how to integrate it into your application.
• Develop with Spring: Understand the power of Spring framework as you develop a robust REST API for news content retrieval.
• Add security: Implement token-based and role-based access control to ensure your API is secure and performs as expected.

Learning Path 🛣️

1. Basics of Keycloak: Get familiar with the foundational concepts behind this robust identity and access management solution.
2. Integrating Spring Security: Learn how to integrate security into your applications seamlessly, using Spring's powerful features.
3. OAuth 2.0 Token Flow Configuration: Master the setup of OAuth 2.0 for secure token exchange within your application.
4. Developing REST APIs with Spring: Create and manage RESTful services that provide news articles to users.
5. Token-Based Access Control: Understand and implement access control mechanisms based on JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
6. Role-Based Access Control: Learn how to define roles within Keycloak and enforce them in your Spring application for fine-grained access control.

Practical Learning 👨‍💻

This course offers an in-depth, hands-on approach to understanding API authorization. With downloadable lecture videos and complete code samples for all exercises, you can study at your own pace from any location. Say goodbye to the frustration of debugging code issues—we provide the solutions right out of the box!

Differences from Other Materials 🔍

• Self-Contained: Everything you need is included, so you won't have to look up additional resources or configurations.
• Detailed Explanations: We give you the why behind the what, ensuring a solid understanding of each technology and procedure without interruptions.
• Downloadable Videos: Learn on the go with our lecture videos that you can download and watch offline.
• Complete Code Versions: Save time and avoid common pitfalls with fully functional code samples for every hands-on exercise.

Course Content 📚

The course covers a wide range of topics, ensuring you gain comprehensive knowledge to secure your news application's REST API.

Keycloak & Spring Security Hands-on 🛠️

1. Overview Parts: Understand the role of Keycloak and the mechanisms of API authorization.
2. Basic Keycloak Terminology: Familiarize yourself with the essential terms used within Keycloak.
3. Keycloak Installation: Get started with installing Keycloak on your system.
4. Creating a Realm: Learn how to set up a realm within Keycloak.
5. Creating a Client: Add clients to your Keycloak realm for application integration.
6. Creating Users: Manage users and understand the different user roles you can define in Keycloak.
7. Obtaining JSON Web Token (JWT): Master the process of obtaining JWTs from Keycloak for secure communication.
8. Spring Application Template Creation: Start your Spring application from a template to streamline development.
9. API Development with Spring: Build out the API endpoints needed for your news application.
10. Adding Security to Spring Application: Secure your REST API using Spring Security's features.
11. Application Configuration: Properly configure your Spring application to work with Keycloak and OAuth 2.0.
12. Token-Based and Role-Based Access Control: Implement access control based on JWT and roles for a secure and functional REST API.

By the end of this course, you'll have a fully functioning, secure news application REST API, along with the knowledge to expand upon this foundation. Get ready to join the ranks of developers who can confidently handle authentication and authorization in their applications! 🚀