What is OpenID Connect?
A modern authentication standard built on top of OAuth that verifies user identity.
Why It Matters
OpenID Connect is the most common standard for user login in modern web applications.
Real-World Example
The 'Sign in with Google' button on many websites uses OpenID Connect to verify your identity.
“Understanding terms like OpenID Connect matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
OAuth
A standard that lets you log into apps using your existing accounts from Google, Facebook, or other providers
SSO (Single Sign-On)
A system that lets users log in once and access multiple applications without signing in again.
SAML
An XML-based standard for exchanging authentication data between an identity provider and an application.
Authentication
The process of verifying who someone is, usually through a username and password
From definition to deployment
Knowing the term is step one. Using it in something real is the rest.