Social Login Integration with Google and Facebook

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Description

Implement social login options for Google and Facebook to streamline the authentication process and enhance user accessibility. This feature will allow users to register and log in using their existing social media accounts, reducing the barrier to entry for new users and simplifying the login process for returning users.

User Stories

• As a user, I want to log in using my Google or Facebook account, so that I can access the service without creating a new set of credentials.
• As a new user, I want to sign up using my existing social media accounts, so that I can quickly register without filling out a detailed registration form.

Functionality Details

• Social Login Integration:
  • Provide buttons on the login and registration pages to log in or sign up using Google or Facebook.
  • Use OAuth 2.0 protocols for authentication with Google and Facebook.
  • Once authenticated, the user should be redirected back to the application and logged in automatically.
  • For new users, essential information should be pulled from the social account to create a new user profile in the application.

Technical Considerations

• Backend:

  • Implement OAuth 2.0 integration with Google and Facebook APIs.
  • Handle the creation of user details in the database for new users logging in through social media.
  • Ensure that existing user data can be linked to their social login method without duplication.

• Frontend:

  • Update the login and registration interfaces to include options for Google and Facebook login.
  • Ensure the UI is intuitive and provides clear feedback during the authentication process.

  Potential Challenges

• Handling the merging of accounts if a user who previously used just a username decides to log in with a social media account.

• Ensuring privacy and security of user data when interfacing with third-party authentication services.

Benefits

• Provides users with quick and easy access to the application, improving user retention and satisfaction.
• Reduces the cognitive load on users by minimizing the need to remember additional usernames and passwords.