Implement JSON Web Tokens (JWT)

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Description

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Research direction

Implement JWT authentication for signup and login. Start by setting up user models and database migrations, then create GraphQL mutations for signup and login that issue JWT tokens. Integrate token verification middleware on protected routes. Ensure passwords are hashed using bcrypt.

Tech stack

javascriptgraphqlreactexpress

Domain

full stack

Issue type

Feature

DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.

3

Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.

3-5 days

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.

Needs investigation

Prerequisites

JavaScriptGraphQLReactGit

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

55