What is session management?

Updated May 6, 2026

Short answer

Session management tracks user state across requests.

Deep explanation

Sessions use cookies or tokens to maintain authentication state securely.

Real-world example

Keeping users logged into dashboards.

Common mistakes

  • Not expiring sessions properly.

Follow-up questions

  • What is session fixation?
  • How to secure sessions?

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