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WSO2 optimizes developer experience with launch of WSO2 Identity Server 7.0
Businesses increasingly compete on their ability to offer exceptional , trusted digital experiences to all users , internally and externally . WSO2 empowers software developers to address this demand with WSO2 Identity Server 7.0 , the latest release of WSO2 ’ s widely adopted , open-source identity and access management , IAM software . developers to harness the power of IAM without being security experts . It incorporates the ability to federate , authenticate and manage identities ; bridge across heterogeneous identity protocols ; and secure access to web and mobile applications along with APIbased endpoints . Now it offers several new capabilities designed to enhance developers ’ experiences .
Version 7.0 optimizes the developer experience via a new authentication API for native , in-app , browser-less authentication ; new visual editor that enables side-by-side graphical and code views ; and new one-click access to application templates and authentication methods .
“ Organisations delivering digital experiences need an IAM solution that enables developers to readily adapt to the evolving needs of the business , customers and partners ,” said Geethika Cooray , Vice President and General Manager of Identity and Access Management at WSO2 . “ Our secret sauce has always been to provide developers an awesome experience that maximizes their productivity and flexibility , and WSO2 Identity Server 7.0 takes that to a whole new level .”
WSO2 Identity Server 7.0 also adds support for comprehensive business-to-business , B2B functionality and financial-grade API security . Additionally , it now shares the same code base and modern user interface , UI offered with WSO2 Private Identity Cloud and Asgardeo , WSO2 ’ s identity as a service , IDaaS solution .
Version 7.0 builds on the proven capabilities of WSO2 Identity Server , which manages more than 1 billion identities worldwide . The uniquely extensible , API-driven , developer-friendly product enables
The new authentication API for app-native , browser-less authentication lets developers create in-app login flows instead of redirecting to a browser – optimising the user experience without compromising security . The API supports the ability to orchestrate authentication conditionally based on risk factors , user , access context , and other considerations without changing the app logic .
Additionally , it enables the use of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect flows without browser support , guarantees a client ’ s identity and proof of possession , and only communicates with legitimate client apps .
A new visual editor offers side-by-side graphical and code views . So , as developers are building an app , they can now witness the login journey as the user does while also seeing the underlying code , helping to improve the quality and speed of development .
Multiple new app templates and authentication methods are now available to developers via one-click access . Developers can simply click to select one of the templates for typical application types , such as web , mobile or single-page – or choose authentication methods , such as a one-time password ; trusted token provider ; or third-party authentication from Facebook , Google or Microsoft , among others .
With Version 7.0 , WSO2 Identity Server now shares the same code base and UI with WSO2 Private Identity Cloud and Asgardeo IDaaS . So , WSO2 customers have unprecedented flexibility to seamlessly migrate between cloud and on-premises deployments as needed – and even maintain hybrid environments – all while delivering a consistent , best-in-class user experience , UX for developers , consumers , and other users . p
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