Question 1

How do I set up Jeff with Redis for session storage?

Accepted Answer

Jeff requires a backend store implementing its interface; you can use Redis by creating an adapter, and the project includes a docker-compose example for testing. Refer to the development section for running the example app with a local Redis instance.

Question 2

Jeff or gorilla sessions for a new Go project?

Accepted Answer

Choose Jeff for simplicity, security with easy revocation, and a minimal API using a stateful backend. Opt for gorilla/sessions if you need stateless encrypted cookies, a larger feature set, or prefer a more established library with broader community support.

Question 3

How does Jeff handle multiple devices per user?

Accepted Answer

Jeff supports multiple active sessions under a single user key, allowing concurrent logins from different devices without conflict, which is useful for multi-device scenarios as mentioned in the features.

Question 4

What backend stores does Jeff support?

Accepted Answer

Jeff is store-agnostic and requires any backend implementing its interface; common choices include Redis or in-memory stores, but you must provide the adapter, as shown in the example with Redis.

Question 5

How to implement a custom login redirect with Jeff?

Accepted Answer

Override the default redirect handler using the jeff.Redirect option when initializing Jeff, allowing custom logic like redirecting to a specific login page, as demonstrated in the usage section.

Question 6

Does Jeff work with JWT tokens for authentication?

Accepted Answer

No, Jeff is designed for session-based authentication using cookies and a backend store; for JWT, you would need a different library or to build a custom layer on top, as it focuses on stateful sessions.

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