Feature: Implement the Login page

[wayneleon1]

Description:

As a user, I want to be able to log into the application securely so that I can access my personalized content and settings. The login feature should be implemented using Redux Toolkit for state management and styled with TailwindCSS to ensure a consistent and responsive design.

Tasks:

Login Form:

• [x] A login form is displayed with fields for entering an email and password.
• [x] The form should be styled using TailwindCSS for a responsive and user-friendly interface. Form Validation
• [x] Implement client-side validation for email and password fields.
• [x] Display appropriate error messages for invalid input.

State Management:

• [x] Use Redux Toolkit to manage the state of the login form and authentication status.
• [x] Implement actions and reducers for handling login requests, success, and failure.
• [x] Store user authentication tokens securely.

API Integration:

• [x] Integrate with the backend API to authenticate users.
• [x] Handle API responses, including success and error scenarios.

User Feedback:

• [x] Display loading indicators while the login request is in progress.
• [x] Show success messages upon successful login.
• [x] Show error messages if login fails (incorrect credentials).

Redirect:

• [x] Redirect authenticated users to the appropriate dashboard or home page after a successful login.

Related issue

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[wayneleon1]

Implementation Plan for Login Feature with Redux Toolkit and TailwindCSS

1. Deliverables by End of Week:

• Functional login form styled with TailwindCSS.
• Client-side validation for email and password.
• Redux Toolkit setup for state management.
• API integration for authentication.
• Loading indicators and user feedback.
• Redirect functionality for authenticated users.

2. Schedule of Implementation:

Day 1: Wednesday (06/19/2024)

Morning:

• Set up the project environment, install necessary packages (React, Redux Toolkit, TailwindCSS).
• Create the basic login form component.

Afternoon:

• Style the login form using TailwindCSS.
• Implement client-side validation for email and password fields.

Day 2: Thursday (06/20/2024)

Morning:

• Set up Redux Toolkit for state management.
• Create slices for authentication (actions and reducers for login requests, success, and failure).

Afternoon:

• Integrate with the backend API to authenticate users.
• Handle API responses including success and error scenarios.

Day 3: Friday (06/21/2024)

Morning:

• Implement loading indicators while the login request is in progress.
• Show success and error messages based on the login outcome.

Afternoon:

• Redirect authenticated users to the appropriate dashboard or home page.
• Test the login functionality thoroughly.

3. Additional Notes:

• Regular reviews and testing at the end of each day to ensure progress and address issues.
• Close collaboration and clear communication within the team.
• Allocate time for unexpected challenges or issues that may arise.

4. External Services or Libraries:

• React: For building the user interface.
• Redux Toolkit: For managing state.
• TailwindCSS: For styling the components.
• Axios: For making API requests.
• React Router: For handling redirects and navigation.