OpenID Connect Hybrid Flow: A Blend of Authentication & Authorization josedacruz, July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 Welcome to the third video in our 6-part series on OAuth2 and OpenID Connect flows! In this episode, we dive deep into the Hybrid Flow — a powerful but often overlooked approach that combines the strengths of Authorization Code and Implicit Flow. If you’re building SPAs or managing legacy auth implementations, this video gives you the full picture: how Hybrid Flow works, when to use it, and how to implement it step by step — including JavaScript and backend token exchange! 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video: What is the Hybrid Flow? Why Hybrid Flow was designed Full step-by-step flow: from login to final token usage How it compares to PKCE Security considerations When Hybrid Flow still makes sense Real-world use cases JavaScript code walkthrough Final thoughts and best practices Related security