Easy Auth

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Description

The Easy Auth project is an AWS Cognito authentication library that utilizes the AWS SDK with SRP-based login, aiming to simplify and secure user authentication processes.

Role

Maintainer

Techstack

TypeScript

Vite

Vitest

Features

Library Capabilities

  1. Secure Authentication
  2. Utilizes the SRP (Secure Remote Password) protocol to ensure secure user logins and protection against unauthorized access.

  3. AWS SDK Integration
  4. Seamlessly integrates with AWS Cognito for streamlined user authentication and management workflows.

  5. User Management
  6. Provides functionality for user registration, sign-ins, password resets, and managing user attributes effortlessly.

  7. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  8. Supports managing and configuring TOTP and SMS-based MFA preferences for added security.

  9. Session Management
  10. Includes features for retrieving current sessions, signing users out globally or locally, and managing remembered devices.

  11. Extensive API Support
  12. Offers APIs for user sign-up, confirmation, session retrieval, MFA verification, and user deletion to cover a wide range of use cases.

  13. Storage Customization
  14. Allows changing storage providers for managing tokens, including localStorage, in-memory storage, or cookies for flexibility.

  15. Comprehensive Unit Tests
  16. Fully tested with robust unit tests to ensure reliable performance across various authentication scenarios.

Setbacks

Obstacles Faced

  1. Implementing SRP Protocol
  2. Integrating the SRP protocol with AWS Cognito required in-depth understanding and meticulous implementation to ensure compatibility and security.

  3. Managing User Sessions
  4. Handling user sessions securely, including token management and session expiration, posed significant challenges during development.

  5. Ensuring Comprehensive Test Coverage
  6. Developing extensive unit tests to cover various authentication scenarios was time-consuming but essential for maintaining code reliability.

Reflections

Insights Gained

  1. Importance of Security Protocols
  2. Implementing industry-standard security protocols like SRP is crucial for building secure authentication systems.

  3. Effective Session Management
  4. Proper management of user sessions enhances both security and user experience, highlighting the need for robust session handling mechanisms.

  5. Value of Testing
  6. Comprehensive testing is vital in identifying edge cases and ensuring the reliability of authentication processes, reinforcing the importance of thorough test coverage.

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