⚡ Quick Architecture Cheat Sheet (For Fast Revision) If you are using this post to refresh your memory, here is the core token blueprint: Token Type Stored In Lifetime (Recommended) Primary Purpose Access Token HTTP-Only Cookie / Auth Header 15 Minutes Authenticating short-lived protected route requests Refresh Token Database & HTTP-Only Cookie 7 to 10 Days Requesting a brand new Access Token when it expires The Token Lifecycle Flow [Client] -------------- 1. Send Login Credentials ---------------> [Backend] [Client] <-------- 2. Set Access & Refresh Cookies --------------- [Backend] (Saves Refresh Token to DB) [Client] -------- 3.…