authorization
2 free lessons tagged authorization across Business, Programming. Each one is a short sequence of focused steps with narration and a five-question quiz at the end — take them in any order, no signup required.
Authorization, Clearing, Settlement: The Three Clocks of a Payment
The tap is instant; the money is not. A card payment runs on three separate clocks: authorization in about a second, clearing in overnight batches, settlement as netted bank transfers. This lesson walks the message flow, explains holds and why they linger, shows why refunds are slow when charges are fast, and follows one transaction through all three phases.
OAuth 2.0: Deep Dive into Authorization Flows
Explore the core concepts of OAuth 2.0, its various grant types, and how it enables secure, delegated access without sharing credentials. Understand the roles and the step-by-step authorization process.