Security
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
An approach where permissions are assigned to roles, and users are assigned to roles.
Why it matters
- Simplifies permission management
- Makes access control auditable
- Scales better than per-user permissions
When to use
- When users fall into clear permission groups
- For managing access in larger teams
- When compliance requires documented access control
Common mistakes
- Creating too many granular roles
- Not regularly reviewing role assignments
- Hardcoding role checks throughout the codebase
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