What is the role of OAuth 2.0 in modern web applications?
OAuth 2.0 provides a mechanism for users to authenticate on third-party websites using their credentials from a trusted identity provider.
Thatâ€™s partially correct. OAuth 2.0 is used for authorization, not authentication, but it often works alongside authentication protocols like OpenID Connect.
Can you differentiate between authentication and authorization in the context of OAuth 2.0?