Implement new password based Sign In

[Kenzoud]

Task description: Introduce a password-based sign-in functionality to allow users to securely access their accounts using an email/username and password combination.

Acceptance criteria:

• Users can sign in to their accounts using a valid email/username and password.
• The password input field is secure and masked to protect user privacy during entry.
• Clear and user-friendly error messages are displayed for invalid credentials or failed sign-in attempts (e.g., "Incorrect email or - password").
• A "Forgot Password?" option is included, redirecting users to a password recovery/reset process.
• The sign-in functionality is secure, using encryption to protect user credentials during transmission and storage.
• The UI for the sign-in process is consistent with the app's overall design and layout.
• The feature is thoroughly tested to ensure successful sign-ins, proper handling of errors, and security compliance.

[othbcq]

After reviewing the scope of this issue, I’ve realized that it encompasses multiple distinct functionalities, which makes it too broad to address effectively in a single task. To ensure better clarity, focus, and progress tracking, I will close this issue and split it into the following three separate issues:

1. Implement Register Feature: Allow users to create new accounts with email and password, ensuring secure user registration and error handling for invalid inputs.
2. Implement Login Feature: Enable users to sign in to their accounts using valid email and password credentials, with clear error messages and secure password masking.
3. Implement Password Reset Feature: Provide users with an option to recover/reset their password via email, ensuring a seamless and secure reset process.

This restructuring will help streamline the implementation and testing of each feature while maintaining a clear focus on the requirements.

I will create and link the new issues shortly. Thank you for understanding!

[othbcq]

I have created the following new issues:

1. #169 - Implement Registration Flow: Focused on allowing users to create new accounts with proper validation and user-friendly UI.
2. #170 - Implement Login Flow: Covers the ability for users to securely log in using their email and password, with proper error handling for invalid credentials.
3. #172 - Implement Password Reset Flow: Allows users to recover their accounts by sending password reset emails, with feedback on success or failure.

Each issue now targets a specific functionality for easier implementation and testing. Closing this issue in favor of the above three.