How can I use Spring Security for API authentication?

How can I use Spring Security for API authentication?

You can use Spring Security to secure your APIs by configuring HTTP security, adding authentication filters, and defining user roles.

What are the steps to set up JWT authentication with Spring Security?

To set up JWT authentication, you need to create a JWT utility class, configure security filters, and implement user details service.

Can you explain how to protect specific endpoints?

You can protect specific endpoints by using the authorizeRequests() method in your security configuration to specify access rules.

What libraries do I need to include in my project?

You will need to include Spring Security, Spring Web, and any JWT library like jjwt or java-jwt in your dependencies.