Story 1.2: User Authentication and Authorization

[zishanjawed]

Story 1.2: User Authentication and Authorization

As a user, I want to securely authenticate and manage my account, so that I can access the platform with appropriate permissions.

Acceptance Criteria:

• User registration with email verification is implemented
• Secure login with JWT token authentication is functional
• Password reset functionality is available
• User profile management is implemented
• Role-based access control (RBAC) is established
• Session management and security headers are configured
• Authentication API endpoints are documented and tested

Integration Verification:

• IV1: Authentication flow works end-to-end
• IV2: JWT tokens are properly validated and refreshed
• IV3: Security headers prevent common vulnerabilities

Technical Requirements:

• JWT token-based authentication
• Email verification system
• Password reset with secure tokens
• Role-based access control
• Security headers implementation
• API documentation

Dependencies:

• Story 1.1 (Project Setup) - ✅ Completed

Priority: P0 (Critical for MVP)