How would you handle session management in stateless cloud environments for a high-traffic application?

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Session management in stateless cloud environments can be handled using several strategies:

Distributed Caches: Services like Redis or Memcached can be used to store session data.
Persistent Storage: Store session data in a database that can be accessed by all instances of the application.
JSON Web Tokens (JWTs): Use tokens that carry enough data to authenticate and authorize users.
Client-side Storage: Save session data on the client's side in cookies or local storage.

Each method has its trade-offs in terms of performance, scalability, and security.

Thank you for the insightful answer and practical strategies for session management.

I've read that serverless architectures can complicate session handling. Any tips on that?

How does JWT differ in terms of security compared to traditional session cookies?

Can you elaborate on how session management can impact the cost of cloud resources?

Is there a preference for session management methods among major cloud providers like AWS, GCP, or Azure?

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In terms of performance, which session management strategy is ideal for a highly scalable app?