authentication.md

Authentication System Documentation

The application now has a complete authentication system with the following features:

Components

1. Authentication Controllers

   • RegisteredUserController - Handles user registration
   • AuthenticatedSessionController - Handles login/logout

2. Middleware

   • Authenticate - Protects routes requiring authentication
   • RedirectIfAuthenticated - Prevents authenticated users from accessing guest-only routes

3. Views

   • auth/login.blade.php - Login form
   • auth/register.blade.php - Registration form
   • Uses AppLayout component for consistent styling

4. Routes

   • All application routes are protected with auth middleware
   • Guest routes (login/register) are protected with guest middleware
   • Home page redirects to login for unauthenticated users

Features

• User registration with name, email, and password
• User authentication with email and password
• Remember me functionality
• Protected routes requiring authentication
• Automatic redirection to login page
• Session management and security
• CSRF protection

Usage

1. Users must register or login to access the application
2. All routes except login/register require authentication
3. Authenticated users are redirected to dashboard
4. Guest users are redirected to login page