/log_in

boilerplate for login.

Primary LanguageJavaScript

log_in_boilerplate

boilerplate for login. Allows passport to do the heavy lifting.

CORE LIBRARY:

  • passportjs
  • express 4
  • ejs template engine

CORE CONCEPTS:

  • authentication, link diff authentication together.
  • EXPOSES express req.user because of passport.
  • configure Facebook Developer Portal.
  • set up local environment to accomodate the concept(eg. save to database, set up correct routes that mimic an actual application.
  • EJS: make sure variables in view are sent from routes; otherwise view will not render.

ALERT:

  • express
  • take note of the route middleware used.
  • understand what Facebook API returns, then modify your USER MODEL ACCORDINGLY. Otherwise, would generate errors
  • suggestion: use nodemon. IDENTIFIES bug immediately when SAVING the project.
  • only YOUR facebook account can be used for log in, due to the test environment.