This repository is a historical demo application showcasing JWT-based authentication and authorization in a Spring WebFlux reactive stack. It implements a custom security filter chain that first authenticates via HTTP Basic (returning a signed JWT) and then validates Bearer tokens on protected endpoints. The code uses Spring Boot 2.1.1, Java 8, and the Nimbus JOSE library for JWT signing and verification. The architecture is a simple monolith with in-memory user details and hardcoded secrets, intended for educational purposes rather than production use. The README explicitly states the project has been superseded by a modernized version (Spring Boot 4, Java 21, Spring Security 7) and is kept for historical reference. The code demonstrates key patterns: custom ServerAuthenticationSuccessHandler, functional bearer token converter, and a dummy ReactiveAuthenticationManager for stateless JWT authentication. However, it suffers from significant technical drift (outdated dependencies, Java 8, deprecated APIs) and lacks proper error handling, tests, and configurability.