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Add route protection to /create page by checking the token from localstorage/cookies using the /verify route on api

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#15 opened on Oct 14, 2024

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Description

Implement route protection for the /create page by validating the token stored in local storage/cookies using the /verify API route. Redirect users if not authenticated.

Reference: Route Protection Guide

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Research direction
Inspect the /verify API endpoint behavior and implement token validation in the frontend using React Router's loader or wrapper component.
Tech stack
javascriptreact
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
Prerequisites
ReactReact RouterUnderstanding of authentication tokens
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60