Author: Saurabh Puri

Why HTTP Introduced the QUERY Method: Solving the Limitations of GET and POST

by Saurabh Puri, posted in General

The HTTP protocol is one of the most important technologies behind the internet. Every time you open a website, watch a video online, use a mobile application, or interact with a REST API, HTTP is working behind the scenes. It acts as the communication bridge between clients, such as web browsers or mobile apps, and … Continue reading Why HTTP Introduced the QUERY Method: Solving the Limitations of GET and POST

Securing GraphQL in Golang using Directives for Authentication & Authorization

by Saurabh Puri, posted in Authorization, Go

When building an API, securing your data is just as important as exposing it. This post walks you through how to implement authentication and role-based access control in GraphQL using Golang, with a powerful feature called GraphQL Directives. We’ll learn how to: Authenticate users using JWT Restrict query access using roles Use @auth directives to handle access control directly in the … Continue reading Securing GraphQL in Golang using Directives for Authentication & Authorization

Securely Connecting a Local PostgreSQL Database Using Teleport Community Edition

by Saurabh Puri, posted in Database, Kubernetes, Postgresql

Introduction to Teleport Teleport is an open-source access platform designed to enhance security and ease of access for infrastructure components such as servers, Kubernetes clusters, and databases. It provides features like identity-based access management, session recording, and role-based access control (RBAC). Teleport simplifies the process of securing access to resources while ensuring compliance with modern … Continue reading Securely Connecting a Local PostgreSQL Database Using Teleport Community Edition