Admin backend

[ShivanshPlays]

#430

PR Justification for Level 3

Summary

This PR enhances the admin infrastructure by introducing a dedicated table for admin data, backend API routes for streamlined authentication, and comprehensive error handling. These updates focus on improving the admin authentication flow, ensuring a reliable and secure experience. Additionally, minor backend issues were resolved to further stabilize the application.

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Key Enhancements

1. Added Table for Admin Infrastructure

• Objective: Establish a separate database table for storing and managing admin-specific data, supporting a structured approach to admin functionalities.
• Implementation:
  • Created a dedicated table for admin data, enabling secure and organized storage of information unique to admins.
  • Ensured unique constraints and data integrity measures are in place, safeguarding against duplicate entries and unauthorized access.

2. Backend API Routes for Admin Authentication

• Objective: Provide a smooth and secure experience for admin users during login and account creation.
• Implementation:
  • Introduced dedicated backend API routes specifically for admin login and account creation, separating them from regular user authentication routes.
  • Integrated logic to handle authentication for admins with added security checks, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access admin functions.
  • Verified that admin-specific sessions and permissions are securely managed, maintaining the integrity of restricted areas in the application.

3. Comprehensive Error Handling

• Objective: Improve the robustness of the admin authentication process by adding detailed error handling for various scenarios.
• Implementation:
  • Incorporated full error handling across all new admin routes, providing specific and actionable feedback for common issues (e.g., invalid credentials, duplicate entries).
  • Used structured error messages to simplify troubleshooting for admins and provide clarity on authentication issues.
  • Logged errors systematically to aid in future debugging and to maintain transparency in the admin authentication process.

4. Resolution of Minor Backend Issues

• Objective: Ensure backend stability by addressing minor issues that were affecting overall functionality.
• Implementation:
  • Reviewed and fixed minor bugs and inconsistencies in the backend, improving the reliability and performance of existing features.
  • Conducted tests to confirm that the backend operates smoothly after implementing these changes, further reinforcing the application’s stability.

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Points Justification

This PR meets the 40-45 points level due to the following contributions:

• Enhanced Admin Infrastructure: Established a structured database and API foundation for admin functionalities, laying the groundwork for future expansions.
• Improved Admin Authentication Flow: Introduced secure and dedicated backend routes for admin login and account creation, enabling a smooth experience.
• Comprehensive Error Handling: Integrated detailed error handling, ensuring clear and actionable feedback for admins.
• Increased Backend Stability: Resolved minor backend issues, strengthening the application’s performance and reliability.

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Conclusion

This PR provides substantial improvements to the admin experience by adding structured infrastructure, secure authentication routes, and robust error handling. These updates contribute to a more stable and secure application, enhancing both the functionality and maintainability of the backend.

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Checklist:

• I have mentioned the issue number in my Pull Request.
• I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas.
• I have created a helpful and easy-to-understand README.md if it's a new page/tech stack.
• I have gone through the contributing.md file before contributing.

Additional context (Mandatory):

Are you contributing under any Open-source programme?

• I'm a GSSOC-EXT contributor
• I'm a HACKTOBERFEST contributor

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[Anuj3553]

Here are some conflicts can you check @ShivanshPlays

[ShivanshPlays]

resolved confilcts...

[ShivanshPlays]

@Anuj3553 all conficts has resolved

[Anuj3553]

Well done @ShivanshPlays

[github-actions]

🎉🎉 Thank you for your contribution! Your PR #435 has been merged! 🎉🎉