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Think of it in a real life context instead of a software context. Let's say you want to go inside a building and there's a bouncer at the entry. By presenting h
by oreilles 2y ago
Think of it in a real life context instead of a software context. Let's say you want to go inside a building and there's a bouncer at the entry. By presenting him your ID, he'll be able to authenticate you (determine who you are). Only then, will he decide to authorize you in, or not - depending of your right to do so.
- deanishe 2y agoThe problem here, I think, is the words, not the concepts. Like remembering when it's spelled "stationary" and when "stationery". "Still" and "paper" are easier to remember.
- kaashif 2y agoStationery means more than just paper. I don't think there are any good synonyms for stationery, it's the only word with that exact meaning. Same problem when someone wants to substitute "login" for "authenticate" - not synonyms.
- barrkel 2y agoThe problem is the similarity of the words, not understanding the concepts.
- Control8894 2y agoIs it? Or is the problem the similarity of the concepts?
- numpad0 2y agoimo it's stupid notion that authentication and authorizations are completely different concepts that were infuriatingly given similar spellings. We give oranges and apples those distinct sounds, while giving blueberries and strawberries very similar names. It's just makes no sense that we should change the latter two so no one mixes them up trying to sprinkle some on yogurt.