REST Authentication - HTTP Basic

After following along with the How to code a Symfony 2 RESTful API with FOS REST Bundle, you're likely wondering how to secure your shiny new REST API.

In this tutorial series we will look at the simplest way to secure your API - by implementing HTTP Basic authentication.

If you are new to Symfony Security, don't worry, this tutorial will cover all the basics and by the end, you will have a working knowledge of securing not just your API, but any Symfony application you work with using HTTP Basic.