20. As a developer, I want to ensure that the user is logged in before they interact with any pages on the app so that they can fully experience the app.

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🧗🏽 Challenge

The app’s users need to be logged in to interact with its pages, which ensures a secure and personalized experience. This is critical as the app’s core functionality relies on user authentication, preventing unauthorized access. By implementing a login validation check, we can guarantee a seamless and secure flow, aligning with our broader goals for security and user experience.

⚡️ Solution

To ensure secure access, authentication middleware will be implemented to verify if users are logged in before allowing access to any pages.

✅ Acceptance Criteria

• User is redirected to the login page if they are not authenticated and try to access any part of the app.
• Once logged in, the user can navigate freely through the app’s pages.
• Tests are created to validate that unauthenticated users are correctly redirected.
• A hook is created that can be imported across the app to check if the user is logged in.
• A happy path is documented.