derhuerst/casket

add HTTP Basic Authentication support

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#13 opened on Apr 27, 2021

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Description

for example: support the HTTP Basic Authentication schema.

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Research direction
Study the existing middleware structure in the codebase, then create a new middleware that parses the Authorization header for Basic scheme, decodes Base64 credentials, and verifies them against a configurable list of users. Add tests for valid and invalid credentials.
Tech stack
javascript
Domain
backend
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
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
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GitHTTP
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
75