About AuthGod
Where Divine Satire Meets Technical Truth
The Sacred Mission
OAuth 2.0 is complex. Really complex. With multiple flows, security considerations, and enough acronyms to make your head spin (PKCE, CSRF, JWT, oh my!), it's no wonder developers often find themselves confused about which flow to use and when.
AuthGod.com was created with a simple idea: what if learning OAuth could be... fun? What if instead of dry technical documentation, we personified each OAuth flow as a deity with their own personality, domain, and divine wisdom?
Through satirical humor and memorable metaphors, we make OAuth 2.0 concepts stick in your mind. But make no mistake—beneath the divine theatrics lies accurate, complete technical information based on the official OAuth 2.0 specifications.
Educational First, Entertaining Second
While the gods speak in grandiose proclamations and mock OAuth's complexity, every page provides:
- Accurate Technical Information - Based on official RFCs and OAuth specifications
- Real Code Examples - Practical implementations you can use in production
- Security Best Practices - Learn from the "Ancient Wisdom" sections
- Common Pitfalls - Avoid the "Forbidden Arts" that lead to vulnerabilities
- Clear Guidance - When to use each flow and why
The humor is a memory aid, not a distraction. The goal is to make OAuth concepts easier to remember and understand, while maintaining technical accuracy.
Meet the Pantheon
⚡ Codeus - The Three-Step Sovereign
Master of the Authorization Code Flow. Pompous and traditional, Codeus insists on proper ceremonies and back-channel communications. Perfect for web applications with backend servers.
👑 Machinus - The Machine Herald
Master of Client Credentials Flow. Where mortals are not needed, Machinus reigns supreme. Services speak unto services in machine-to-machine communion.
🛡️ The PKCE Guardian - Shield Against the Dark Arts
Protector of public clients that cannot keep secrets. With cryptographic shields, the Guardian defends mobile apps, SPAs, and desktop applications from code interception.
This is Satire, But the Spec is Real
Let's be clear: The divine personas, grandiose proclamations, and mythological framing are satirical. We're gently mocking the complexity of OAuth while celebrating its necessity and clever design.
The technical content, however, is completely accurate. Every flow described follows the official OAuth 2.0 specification (RFC 6749) and related RFCs. Code examples are production-ready. Security recommendations are based on industry best practices and OWASP guidelines.
Think of it as learning from a entertaining professor who makes jokes but teaches real computer science.
Official OAuth Resources
While AuthGod aims to make OAuth approachable and memorable, we always recommend consulting official resources for authoritative guidance:
Who Built This Temple?
AuthGod.com was created by developers who have struggled with OAuth documentation and wished for a more engaging way to learn. We believe that education doesn't have to be boring, and that humor can enhance retention without sacrificing accuracy.
This is an open educational project. If you find errors, have suggestions for improvements, or want to contribute additional deity pages (there are many more OAuth concepts to cover!), we welcome your input.
The Pantheon Grows
This MVP covers three essential OAuth flows, but the pantheon is far from complete. Future deities may include:
- The Refresh Token Phoenix - Eternal session renewal
- The Scope Oracle - Divine permissions and access control
- The Token Keeper - Bearer token management and JWT mysteries
- The State Parameter Defender - CSRF vanquisher
- The Redirect URI Sentinel - Guardian of the sacred return path
The gods are patient. More divine wisdom shall be revealed in time.