Authentication middleware vs explicit headers in analyzer-generated controllers – best practice?
Summary An API leveraging auto-generated controllers implemented session management incorrectly, causing inconsistent authentication handling due to fragmented responsibilities. Two competing architectures were debated: middleware-based centralization versus explicit header processing per controller. Without clear ownership, both approaches introduced coupling trade-offs that compromised documentation and traceability. Root Cause Conflicting design strategies created ambiguity: Middleware centralized session logic … Read more