Company
Date Published
Author
Ashley Chang
Word count
816
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Caroline, a UX designer at Telia Norway, discusses her passion for creating exceptional user experiences and her role in developing Telia's Identity API. Telia Company, a leading Nordic and Baltic telecommunications operator, aims to simplify and secure user authentication by leveraging the ubiquitous presence of smartphones. The API allows third-party clients to verify user identities and access profile information with user consent, ensuring privacy and offering a single-sign-on experience across applications. The development was smooth due to adherence to open standards like OpenID Connect and OAuth 2.0, though the main challenge lay in crafting accessible and engaging documentation. Future enhancements to the API are planned, focusing on seamless authentication and heightened security features. Outside of work, Caroline shares her enthusiasm for Oslo's diverse culinary scene, recommending local restaurants and food trucks that highlight seasonal and organic produce.