Epic 1: User Registration and Authentication Flow

[Nyero2023]

Epic Description:

This Epic encompasses the design and implementation of various significant features related to the sequence of steps and interactions designed to facilitate the process of users creating accounts, authenticating their identities, and gaining access to the platform to create groups. This Epic is pivotal as it forms the foundation of user interaction with the system, setting the stage for subsequent engagement and utilization.

Acceptance Criteria:

List the high-level criteria that define when the Epic is completed. What are the key outcomes that need to be achieved?

• Smooth registration process
• Robust authentication mechanisms to verify user identities securely.
• Functional account creation making sure the required information is captured accurately.
• Compliance with relevant regulations regarding user data handling and authentication processes.
• Optimize the registration and authentication processes for efficiency and speed, minimizing user wait times.
• Group creation functionality.

Dependencies:

• Compliance Regulations: Compliance with external regulations such as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) or other data privacy laws that may impact the design and implementation of the authentication flow.
• Third-Party Authentication Services: Integration with third-party authentication providers such as OAuth providers (e.g., Google, Facebook) or identity verification services.

Related Features and Tasks:

• [ ] [Link to related feature #203]
• [ ] [Link to related feature #198]
• [ ] [Link to related feature #209]
• [ ] [Link to related feature #216 ] (Add as many as necessary)

Risks and Mitigations:

• Risk of security breaches due to weak authentication mechanisms or improper handling of user data.
  • Mitigation
  • Conduct thorough security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Implement industry-standard security measures such as encryption, secure password storage, and regular security updates.
  • Stay updated with the latest security best practices and patches.
• Complexity in designing and implementing user registration, authentication and onboarding flows could lead to usability issues or user frustration.
  • Mitigation
  • Involve UX/UI designers early in the process to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
  • Conduct usability testing with representative users to identify pain points and iterate on the design.
  • Provide clear instructions and guidance throughout the registration and authentication process.
• Failure to comply with data protection regulations such as GDPR or CCPA could lead to legal consequences and damage to Ascendynamics' reputation.
  • Mitigation
  • Stay informed about relevant data protection regulations and ensure the authentication flow adheres to compliance requirements.
  • Obtain legal counsel to review the implementation and provide guidance on compliance matters.
  • Implement mechanisms for obtaining user consent and managing data privacy preferences.

Estimated Duration:

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Stakeholders:

• Product Manager/Owner
• UX/UI Designer
• Backend Developers
• Frontend Developers
• QA/Test Engineers
• DevOps Engineer.

Notes:

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[mufniarz]

I'm going to close this epic out as the only two items remaining are the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. These are already built in, they just need to be reviewed. I'll try to get that done in the coming weeks. I'll move those tasks into our next milestone for now.