Auth

Appwrite is used in Patronus for handling secure user authentication and backend functionalities. This enables us to manage user sessions and provide each user with a personalized experience. Authentication ensures that only registered users can access and save flight data.

Authentication Flow

1. Sign Up: New users can sign up by providing an email and password.

2. Login: Registered users can log in with their email and password to access the application.

3. Session Management: Once authenticated, Appwrite generates a session token. This session allows users to interact with protected resources without repeatedly logging in.

Steps for Implementing Authentication in Patronus

1. Set Up Appwrite Project:

   • Log into your Appwrite console and create a new project named "Patronus."

   • Note the Project ID, as it will be required in the Next.js app setup.

2. Configure Database and Auth Settings:

   • In the Appwrite console, enable email/password-based authentication.

   • Set up required permissions and roles (e.g., user role for general access).

3. Add Environment Variables:

   • In your .env file, store sensitive keys and IDs to integrate Appwrite:

     APPWRITE_PROJECT_ID=<Your Project ID>
     APPWRITE_ENDPOINT=<Appwrite Server Endpoint>

   • These values are referenced in the application to connect to Appwrite.

4. Frontend Integration (Next.js):

   • Use the Appwrite SDK to connect your Next.js app to Appwrite:

     import { Client, Account } from 'appwrite';
     
     const client = new Client();
     client.setEndpoint(process.env.APPWRITE_ENDPOINT!).setProject(process.env.APPWRITE_PROJECT_ID!);
     
     const account = new Account(client);

   • Sign Up: Call the sign-up function to create a new user.

     async function signUp(email: string, password: string) {
       try {
         await account.create('unique()', email, password);
         alert('User registered successfully!');
       } catch (error) {
         console.error(error);
       }
     }

   • Login: Log in with the user's email and password.

     async function logIn(email: string, password: string) {
       try {
         await account.createSession(email, password);
         alert('Logged in successfully!');
       } catch (error) {
         console.error(error);
       }
     }

   • Logout: Clear the user session to log out:

     async function logOut() {
       try {
         await account.deleteSession('current');
         alert('Logged out successfully!');
       } catch (error) {
         console.error(error);
       }
     }

Testing the Authentication

Run the application, and test each of the authentication functions (sign-up, log-in, log-out).

Verify that new users can create accounts, log in, and securely access data in Patronus through the Appwrite dashboard.

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This guide covers the essential steps for integrating Appwrite Authentication in Patronus. Let me know if you want to add details for any other feature in your documentation!