Streamline User Registration, Login, and Data Retrieval Processes

[DannyJamesHidalgo]

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Title: Streamline User Registration, Login, and Data Retrieval Processes

Description:

This PR enhances our application's user registration, login functionalities, and introduces streamlined access to user data through a dedicated endpoint. These improvements focus on security, usability, and maintaining a clean project structure. The core updates are:

• User Registration Endpoint: Securely registers new users, providing immediate API access through token generation upon successful sign-up.
• Login Functionality: Efficiently authenticates users, issuing tokens for session management.
• User Data Endpoint: Allows retrieval of user information, enhancing data accessibility and interaction.
• URL Configuration Updates: Streamlines URL patterns for intuitive navigation to critical features.

Key Contributions:

• Secure Registration & Login: Users securely register and authenticate, receiving tokens for session management.
• Data Accessibility: A /users endpoint for retrieving user information, supporting application functionality.
• Organized URL Patterns: Clear routing for registration, login, and user data access.

Benefits:

• Security Enhancements: Secure handling of credentials and token-based authentication.
• Improved Usability: Simplifies user interactions for registration, login, and data access.
• Structured Backend: Enhances URL routing for scalability and clarity.

Implementation Details:

• Registration Endpoint: Creates accounts securely and generates access tokens.
• Login Mechanism: Authenticates users and manages sessions via tokens.
• User Data Endpoint: Facilitates access to user profiles.

Testing Instructions via Postman:

1. Apply Migrations:

   python manage.py makemigrations && python manage.py migrate

2. Register New User:

   • POST request to http://localhost:8000/register with JSON body:

     {
     "username": "testuser",
     "password": "testpass",
     "email": "test@example.com",
     "first_name": "Test",
     "last_name": "User"
     }

   • Expect token upon successful registration.

3. Authenticate User:

   • POST request to http://localhost:8000/login with credentials:

     {
     "username": "testuser",
     "password": "testpass"
     }

   • Verify token issuance for authenticated sessions.

4. Retrieve User Data:

   • GET request to http://localhost:8000/users.
   • Optionally, append /users/<user_id> for specific user details.
   • Use the token obtained during login for authorization in header:

     Authorization: Token <your_token_here>

   • Check for accurate user data retrieval.

Screenshots:

[Include screenshots of Postman tests.]

Additional Context:

These changes solidify our project's foundation, focusing on secure management and efficient access to user functionalities. Streamlining these processes improves the experience and prepares for further developments.

[DannyJamesHidalgo]

token is included in the return

[DannyJamesHidalgo]

tested and approved