Term: identity

Definition of "identity" by Sutherland Shire Web Design: In the context of web development and programming, "identity" often refers to a system used to authenticate and authorize users. This could be through a username, password, or other security measures. It's essentially the unique data or characteristics that distinguish one user from another, ensuring that each user is correctly identified and given appropriate access rights. For example, in a database, each record might have a unique identity (like an ID number) to distinguish it from all other records.