Using JWT for Authentication in Golang

[sasagarw]

Hi @raghunath-r-a I would be interested in working on this blog as I have some experience in using JWT tokens in Golang.

[raghunath-r-a]

Hi @sasagarw

This is now assigned to you. Please proceed with an outline and then drafting the blog post.

If you're stuck anywhere or having doubts, please do let us know.

[raghunath-r-a]

Hi @sasagarw Can you please let us know your progress on this?

[luigimorel]

Hi @raghunath-r-a, Can I take this up and work on it?

[raghunath-r-a]

@morelmiles sure, please create an outline and share with us. After we collaboratively finalize the outline, you can draft and submit the content. Sounds good?

[luigimorel]

yes it does. i'll share once i'm done with the outline.

[luigimorel]

Here's the layout.

• A bullet list of what's to be learnt by going through the tutorial.
• What is authentication?
• What is JWT and how does it work.
• Prerequisites to know before starting the tutorial
• A section about the projet setup and dependencies
• Code implementation of a simple app with auth -- using gin, postgres and a jwt package
• Test the routes (login and register) using Postman before adding jwt as an auth helper. (Attach screenshots of the postman responses)
• Add jwt and test the routes in Postman again.
• Concluding remarks.

@raghunath-r-a let me know what you think.

[raghunath-r-a]

Hi @morelmiles The outline looks good. While drafting your content, please ensure to cover the following as well:

• securing/protecting routes
• handling post-authentication routes
• renewing the token

Please use the following guidelines for drafting and submitting your content:

• https://github.com/LoginRadius/engineering-portal/blob/main/GUIDELINES.md
• https://github.com/LoginRadius/engineering-portal/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md

Best, @raghunath-r-a

[raghunath-r-a]

Hi @morelmiles May I please know your progress on this?