Implement the user registration and login functionality

[wekesa360]

(Android - Flutter)

Description

This issue focuses on implementing the user registration and login functionality for the Android version of the Comrade Marketplace, which is built using Flutter.

Tasks

Set up the Flutter Project

• Create a new Flutter project for the Comrade Marketplace Android app
• Integrate the necessary dependencies and libraries for user authentication
• Ensure the project is properly configured and ready for development

Implement the User Registration Flow

• Design the user registration screen and user interface
• Develop the logic to handle user registration, including input validation and error handling
• Integrate the registration functionality with the Comrade Marketplace backend API

Implement the User Login Flow

• Design the user login screen and user interface
• Develop the logic to handle user login, including input validation and error handling
• Integrate the login functionality with the Comrade Marketplace backend API

Implement Secure Authentication

• Ensure the user authentication process is secure and follows best practices
• Implement mechanisms to store and manage user credentials securely on the device
• Integrate with the backend's JWT-based authentication system

Handle User Session Management

• Implement the logic to manage the user's login session, including token handling and automatic logout
• Provide a seamless user experience by maintaining the user's logged-in state across app restarts

Implement Email Verification (if not already done in the backend)

• Integrate the email verification process into the user registration flow
• Display the necessary UI elements and handle the user interactions for email verification
• Communicate with the backend to initiate and complete the email verification process

Acceptance Criteria

• The user registration and login flows are implemented correctly in the Flutter-based Android app
• The authentication process is secure and follows best practices for user credential management
• The user session is managed efficiently, maintaining the user's logged-in state as expected
• The email verification process is integrated seamlessly into the user registration flow

Dependencies

• Implement the user registration and login functionality (Backend)
• Implement the email verification process (Backend)

Resources

• Flutter documentation for user authentication and state management
• Best practices for secure user authentication in mobile applications
• Integration with the Comrade Marketplace backend API