databasesessioner
Databasesessioner, or database sessions, are a method of maintaining state about a user or client across multiple requests by persisting session data in a database rather than in memory or in client-side tokens.
They are commonly used in web applications to track authentication status, user preferences, and temporary data
Storage typically uses a dedicated table or collection with fields such as a session_id, user_id, created_at,
Lifecycle management includes creating a session on login or first request, updating it with each interaction,
Security considerations are important. Protect against session fixation and hijacking by using secure, HttpOnly cookies with
Performance and scalability trade-offs exist. Database-backed sessions offer durability across processes but can incur latency compared
See also: session management, cookies, JWT, Redis, and database design.