Re:Instead of "auth", we should say "permissions" and "login"
by oreilles on Monday May 27, 2024 @03:49PM
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Think of it in a real life context instead of a software context. Let's say you want to go inside a building and there's a bouncer at the entry. By presenting him your ID, he'll be able to authenticate you (determine who you are). Only then, will he decide to authorize you in, or not - depending of your right to do so.
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Re:Instead of "auth", we should say "permissions" and "login"
by deanishe on Monday May 27, 2024 @05:38PM
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The problem here, I think, is the words, not the concepts.
Like remembering when it's spelled "stationary" and when "stationery".
"Still" and "paper" are easier to remember.
Re:Instead of "auth", we should say "permissions" and "login"
by kaashif on Monday May 27, 2024 @08:59PM
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Stationery means more than just paper. I don't think there are any good synonyms for stationery, it's the only word with that exact meaning.
Same problem when someone wants to substitute "login" for "authenticate" - not synonyms.
Re:Instead of "auth", we should say "permissions" and "login"
by barrkel on Monday May 27, 2024 @06:35PM
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The problem is the similarity of the words, not understanding the concepts.
Re:Instead of "auth", we should say "permissions" and "login"
by Control8894 on Tuesday May 28, 2024 @01:53AM
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Is it? Or is the problem the similarity of the concepts?
Re:Instead of "auth", we should say "permissions" and "login"
by numpad0 on Tuesday May 28, 2024 @07:10AM
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imo it's stupid notion that authentication and authorizations are completely different concepts that were infuriatingly given similar spellings.
We give oranges and apples those distinct sounds, while giving blueberries and strawberries very similar names. It's just makes no sense that we should change the latter two so no one mixes them up trying to sprinkle some on yogurt.