Log in and Authentication

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To-Do List: Login and Authentication for STEM eLearning Platform

Description:

This task focuses on setting up and improving the login and authentication system for the STEM eLearning platform. A secure and seamless authentication system ensures users can register, log in, and access personalized features.

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Tasks:

1. User Registration:

   • Create a registration form to collect user details (e.g., name, email, password).
   • Validate input fields (e.g., email format, password strength).
   • Store user data securely in the database (e.g., hashed passwords using bcrypt or a similar library).

2. User Login:

   • Develop a login form with fields for email and password.
   • Implement server-side validation for login credentials.
   • Authenticate users against stored data and establish login sessions or tokens.

3. Password Management:

   • Add "Forgot Password" functionality to allow users to reset passwords via email.
   • Provide "Change Password" functionality for logged-in users.

4. OAuth Integration (Social Login):

   • Integrate Google Sign-In to allow users to log in with their Google accounts.
   • Configure OAuth2.0 flow for secure authentication.
   • Test compatibility with other platforms like Facebook or GitHub for future expansion.

5. Session Management:

   • Implement user session handling to keep users logged in securely.
   • Use session cookies or JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) for authentication.
   • Set expiration times for sessions and implement auto-logout for inactive users.

6. Access Control:

   • Restrict certain pages (e.g., course, resources, community features) to logged-in users only.
   • Implement role-based access (e.g., Admin, Instructor, Student) to differentiate permissions.

7. Database Integration:

   • Design tables or collections for user authentication data (e.g., user profiles, login logs