Task: Implement Authentication and Authorization Middleware for Protected Routes
This task involves implementing middleware or filters in the backend to enforce authentication and authorization for protected routes in our application. The middleware will verify the validity of authentication tokens or session identifiers and ensure that only authorized users can access restricted endpoints.
Objectives:
Enhance security: Implement middleware to enforce authentication for protected routes, preventing unauthorized access.
Ensure authorized access: Implement authorization checks to restrict access to specific routes based on user roles or permissions.
Tasks:
Design the authentication and authorization middleware architecture, considering the project's requirements and security considerations.
Create middleware functions to validate and authenticate incoming requests.
Implement logic to verify the authenticity and validity of authentication tokens or session identifiers.
Handle unauthorized requests by sending appropriate error responses or redirecting users to the login page.
Implement authorization checks to restrict access to protected routes based on user roles or permissions.
Integrate the middleware into the backend routing system to apply it to the appropriate routes.
Test the middleware thoroughly to ensure proper functionality and security.
Collaborate with the front-end to ensure seamless integration and handling of authorization-related errors on the front-end.
Estimated Time: 2-3 days
Additional Notes:
Implement proper error handling and response messages for authentication and authorization failures.
Consider implementing mechanisms to handle session expiration and token revocation.
(IMPORTANT) Document the implementation details and any relevant information for future reference.
Dependencies:
Completion of the backend login endpoints and business logic task.
Completion of the user management and role-based access control system (if applicable).
By separating the task to implement middleware or filters for authentication and authorization, you can focus specifically on the implementation and integration of this crucial security aspect of your application.
Task: Implement Authentication and Authorization Middleware for Protected Routes
This task involves implementing middleware or filters in the backend to enforce authentication and authorization for protected routes in our application. The middleware will verify the validity of authentication tokens or session identifiers and ensure that only authorized users can access restricted endpoints.
Objectives:
Tasks:
Estimated Time: 2-3 days
Additional Notes:
Dependencies:
By separating the task to implement middleware or filters for authentication and authorization, you can focus specifically on the implementation and integration of this crucial security aspect of your application.