Developers face the challenge of balancing security, user experience, and ease of implementation when managing access control in applications, and two widely used methods to address this are role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC). RBAC is simpler and relies on predefined user roles to grant access, making it suitable for organizations with clear, stable roles but less adaptable to complex scenarios, which can lead to issues like "role explosion." In contrast, ABAC offers more flexibility and precision by using dynamic rules based on user, asset, and environmental attributes, making it ideal for complex, regulated environments but at the cost of higher implementation and maintenance complexity. A hybrid approach, combining the simplicity of RBAC for standard access with ABAC's contextual awareness for sensitive scenarios, can offer a balanced solution. Tools like Descope's no-code CIAM platform help streamline the integration of these access control methods, reducing operational overhead for developers.