I don't know how to code for this yet, and so the implications (for example: how centralized is this system) are as yet unclear to me. However, it seems like a pretty important development as access to online services moves beyond passwords and two-factor authentication (TFA). The idea here is that you authenticate on your own device instead of on the website or service. To be clear: variations of this approach are already in service; on my own phone I use things like Microsoft Authenticator, Google Wallet, or PassWallet to authenticate. These are not only used for websites but also for event tickets and even for entrance into Quebec provincial parks. The desire, though, is to see passkey support replace passwords entirely, and this means making them available to everyone. More code and demos on GitHub.
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