Engineering
OAuth.
The protocol behind "Sign in with Google".
In plain English
OAuth lets users grant your app limited access without sharing their password.
Why it matters for founders and Nigerian businesses
Lowers signup friction massively. Most products see 30–50% of users pick a social login over email.
Field notes
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