How does authentication and identity work across slots?

Short answer: Authentication settings are slot-specific if configured as sticky. Use Azure AD or Managed Identity for secure slot-specific access. External identity providers must be correctly configured for staging vs production. Q&A

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest on Azure typically uses App Service + SQL Database + Blob Storage + Application Insights for monitoring.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.