Planning is the key to get rid of panic.

Okay So this is what I have planned

Task breakdown

Authentication System - Complete Task Breakdown

Authentication System - Complete Task Breakdown

Milestone 1: Email Auth Flow (Due: June 16, 2025)

Backend Tasks

Main TaskSubtaskPriorityEstimated HoursDependencies
Database SetupDesign user table schema (id, email, password_hash, email_verified, created_at, updated_at)High2-
Create user entity/model classesHigh1Schema design
Set up database migrationsHigh1Entity classes
Create user repository/DAO layerHigh2Database migrations
Email Service SetupConfigure Java Mail propertiesHigh1-
Create email template serviceHigh2Java Mail config
Implement email verification templateHigh1Template service
Implement password reset templateHigh1Template service
Create email sending utility classHigh2Templates
Authentication CoreImplement password hashing (BCrypt)High1-
Create JWT token generation serviceHigh2-
Implement JWT token validationHigh2Token generation
Create user registration endpointHigh3Database, Email service
Create user login endpointHigh2JWT service, Password hashing
Implement email verification endpointHigh2Email service, JWT
Password Reset FlowCreate forgot password endpointMedium2Email service
Create reset password endpointMedium2JWT validation
Implement password reset token validationMedium2JWT service
Security & ValidationAdd input validation (email format, password strength)High2-
Implement rate limiting for auth endpointsMedium3-
Add CORS configurationHigh1-
Create custom exception handlersMedium2-
TestingUnit tests for user serviceHigh4All auth services
Integration tests for auth endpointsHigh6All endpoints
Test email sending (mock/real)Medium2Email service
DocumentationAPI documentation for auth endpointsMedium2All endpoints
Database schema documentationLow1Schema design

Frontend Tasks

Main TaskSubtaskPriorityEstimated HoursDependencies
UI ComponentsCreate login form componentHigh3-
Create registration form componentHigh3-
Create forgot password formMedium2-
Create reset password formMedium2-
Create email verification pageHigh2-
Form ValidationClient-side email validationHigh1Form components
Client-side password strength validationHigh2Form components
Real-time validation feedbackMedium2Validation logic
State ManagementSet up auth state management (Redux/Context)High3-
Create auth actions and reducersHigh2State setup
Implement user session persistenceHigh2Auth state
API IntegrationCreate auth API service layerHigh2Backend endpoints
Implement login API callsHigh1API service
Implement registration API callsHigh1API service
Implement password reset API callsMedium1API service
Routing & NavigationSet up protected routesHigh2Auth state
Create auth route guardsHigh2Protected routes
Implement redirect after login/logoutMedium1Route guards
User ExperienceLoading states for formsMedium2Form components
Error handling and displayHigh3API integration
Success messages and confirmationsMedium2Form components
Responsive design for auth formsMedium4UI components
TestingUnit tests for auth componentsHigh4All components
Integration tests for auth flowHigh4All auth features
E2E tests for complete auth journeyMedium6All features

Backend Tasks

Main TaskSubtaskPriorityEstimated HoursDependencies
Magic Link InfrastructureCreate magic link token generationHigh2JWT service
Implement secure link creation with expiryHigh2Token generation
Create magic link verification endpointHigh3Token validation
Design magic link email templateHigh1Email service
Database ChangesAdd magic link tracking tableMedium1User table
Create indexes for performanceLow1Magic link table
SecurityImplement one-time use tokensHigh2Token generation
Add rate limiting for magic link requestsHigh2Rate limiting service
Validate email ownershipHigh2Email verification
API EndpointsCreate send magic link endpointHigh2Magic link service
Create verify magic link endpointHigh2Token validation
TestingUnit tests for magic link serviceHigh3Magic link service
Integration tests for magic link flowHigh4All magic link endpoints

Frontend Tasks

Main TaskSubtaskPriorityEstimated HoursDependencies
UI ComponentsCreate magic link request formHigh2-
Create magic link verification pageHigh2-
Create magic link success/error statesMedium2Verification page
IntegrationAdd magic link option to login pageHigh1Login component
Implement magic link API callsHigh2API service
Handle magic link URL parametersHigh2Routing
User ExperienceEmail sent confirmation pageMedium1Request form
Expired/invalid link handlingHigh2Verification page
TestingUnit tests for magic link componentsHigh2Magic link components
E2E tests for magic link flowMedium3All magic link features

Milestone 3: Google/GitHub SSO (Due: June 22, 2025)

Backend Tasks

Main TaskSubtaskPriorityEstimated HoursDependencies
OAuth SetupConfigure Google OAuth2 credentialsHigh1-
Configure GitHub OAuth2 credentialsHigh1-
Set up OAuth2 dependenciesHigh1-
Database ChangesAdd OAuth provider columns to user tableHigh1User table
Create OAuth account linking tableMedium2User table
OAuth ImplementationImplement Google OAuth2 flowHigh4OAuth setup
Implement GitHub OAuth2 flowHigh4OAuth setup
Create OAuth callback endpointsHigh3OAuth flows
Handle OAuth user profile mappingHigh3Callback endpoints
User ManagementImplement account linking logicHigh3OAuth profiles
Handle existing email conflictsHigh2Account linking
Create or update user from OAuth dataHigh2User service
SecurityValidate OAuth state parameterHigh2OAuth flows
Implement PKCE for OAuth (if needed)Medium2OAuth security
Add OAuth-specific rate limitingMedium2Rate limiting
TestingUnit tests for OAuth servicesHigh4OAuth services
Integration tests for OAuth flowsHigh6OAuth endpoints
Mock OAuth provider responsesMedium3Testing setup

Frontend Tasks

Main TaskSubtaskPriorityEstimated HoursDependencies
UI ComponentsCreate Google sign-in buttonHigh1-
Create GitHub sign-in buttonHigh1-
Create OAuth loading/callback pageHigh2-
Add social login section to auth formsHigh2Auth components
OAuth IntegrationImplement Google OAuth client-side flowHigh3Google setup
Implement GitHub OAuth client-side flowHigh3GitHub setup
Handle OAuth callbacks and redirectsHigh3OAuth flows
Manage OAuth error statesHigh2OAuth integration
User ExperienceSocial login button stylingMedium2Social buttons
OAuth loading indicatorsMedium1OAuth integration
Handle OAuth cancellationMedium1OAuth flows
Account ManagementCreate account linking UIMedium3User profile
Show connected accountsMedium2Account linking
TestingUnit tests for OAuth componentsHigh3OAuth components
E2E tests for social login flowsHigh4OAuth features

Milestone 4: QA, Metrics, Security (Due: June 26, 2025)

Backend Tasks

Main TaskSubtaskPriorityEstimated HoursDependencies
Metrics & AnalyticsIntegrate PostHog/Mixpanel SDKHigh2-
Track user registration eventsHigh2Analytics SDK
Track login method usageHigh2All auth methods
Track authentication failuresHigh2Error handling
Create auth metrics dashboardMedium3Metrics tracking
Security HardeningImplement session managementHigh4JWT service
Add brute force protectionHigh3Rate limiting
Implement account lockout policiesMedium2User service
Add security headersHigh1Security config
Implement CSRF protectionHigh2Security config
Logging & MonitoringSet up structured loggingHigh2-
Log all authentication eventsHigh2Logging setup
Create alerts for auth failuresMedium2Monitoring
Set up health checksHigh1-
PerformanceAdd database connection poolingMedium1Database config
Optimize query performanceMedium2Database operations
Add caching for frequently accessed dataLow3Redis/cache setup
Final TestingLoad testing for auth endpointsMedium4All endpoints
Security penetration testingHigh6All features
Cross-browser compatibility testingMedium3Frontend features

Frontend Tasks

Main TaskSubtaskPriorityEstimated HoursDependencies
Analytics IntegrationIntegrate frontend analytics trackingHigh2Backend metrics
Track user interaction eventsMedium2Analytics setup
Track conversion funnel metricsMedium2All auth flows
Performance OptimizationOptimize bundle sizeMedium2Build configuration
Implement lazy loading for auth componentsLow2Component structure
Add performance monitoringMedium2Performance tools
AccessibilityAdd ARIA labels to auth formsHigh2Form components
Ensure keyboard navigation supportHigh2All components
Test with screen readersMedium3Accessibility setup
Error HandlingImprove error message clarityHigh2Error handling
Add offline state handlingLow2Network detection
Implement retry mechanismsMedium2API calls
Browser CompatibilityTest across major browsersHigh4All features
Add polyfills if neededMedium2Browser testing
Final PolishUI/UX review and refinementsMedium4All components
Mobile responsiveness testingHigh3Responsive design
Performance optimizationMedium3All features

Summary

Total Estimated Hours

  • Backend: ~145 hours
  • Frontend: ~120 hours
  • Total: ~265 hours

Critical Path Dependencies

  1. Database setup → User service → Auth endpoints
  2. Email service → Email verification → Magic links
  3. JWT service → All authentication methods
  4. OAuth setup → Social login implementation
  5. All auth methods → Testing & security hardening

Resource Allocation Recommendations

  • Abhishek (Dev): Focus primarily on backend tasks, assist with complex frontend integrations
  • Diksha (Testing): Begin test planning early, create test cases parallel to development
  • Consider additional frontend developer if timeline is tight
Link to original

Out of this. I started Working on the Email Service Today. I had the SMTP Server Already present. So that was a relief.

So Email Done.

package io.saanvi.saanvibackend.shared.EmailService;
 
import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired;
import org.springframework.mail.SimpleMailMessage;
import org.springframework.mail.javamail.JavaMailSender;
import org.springframework.mail.javamail.MimeMessageHelper;
import org.springframework.stereotype.Component;
import org.thymeleaf.TemplateEngine;
import org.thymeleaf.context.Context;
 
import jakarta.mail.internet.MimeMessage;
 
@Component
public class MailSender {
 
    @Autowired
    private JavaMailSender emailSender;
 
 
    @Autowired
    private TemplateEngine templateEngine;
 
    public void sendSimpleMessage() {
        SimpleMailMessage message = new SimpleMailMessage();
        message.setFrom("you@abhi8290.in");
        message.setTo("abhishek8290.work@gmail.com");
        message.setSubject("Simple Test Email");
        message.setText("Hello there Let's see if this works ");
        emailSender.send(message);
    }
    public void sendWelcomeEmail(String to, String name, String code) throws Exception {
        // Prepare the email context
        Context context = new Context();
        context.setVariable("name", name);
        context.setVariable("code", code);
 
        // Process the HTML template
        String htmlContent = templateEngine.process("welcome-email.html", context);
 
        // Prepare the email message
        MimeMessage mimeMessage = emailSender.createMimeMessage();
        MimeMessageHelper helper = new MimeMessageHelper(mimeMessage, true, "UTF-8");
        helper.setTo("abhishek8290.work@gmail.com");
        helper.setFrom("you@abhi8290.in");
        helper.setSubject("Welcome to Saanvi!");
        helper.setText(htmlContent, true); // true = HTML
 
        emailSender.send(mimeMessage);
    }
}
 
package io.saanvi.saanvibackend.core.config;
 
import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Value;
import org.springframework.context.annotation.Bean;
import org.springframework.context.annotation.Configuration;
import org.springframework.mail.javamail.JavaMailSender;
import org.springframework.mail.javamail.JavaMailSenderImpl;
 
import java.util.Properties;
 
@Configuration
public class MailConfig {
 
    @Value("${spring.mail.host}")
    private String mailHost;
 
    @Value("${spring.mail.port}")
    private int mailPort;
 
    @Value("${spring.mail.username}")
    private String mailUsername;
 
    @Value("${spring.mail.password}")
    private String mailPassword;
 
    @Bean
    public JavaMailSender getJavaMailSender() {
        JavaMailSenderImpl mailSender = new JavaMailSenderImpl();
        
        // Set the basic connection properties
        mailSender.setHost(mailHost);
        mailSender.setPort(mailPort);
        mailSender.setUsername(mailUsername);
        mailSender.setPassword(mailPassword);
 
        // Set additional properties
        Properties props = mailSender.getJavaMailProperties();
        props.put("mail.transport.protocol", "smtp");
        props.put("mail.smtp.auth", "true");
        props.put("mail.smtp.starttls.enable", "true");
        props.put("mail.debug", "true");
        
        return mailSender;
    }
}

This is how you can fetch the things from the application.properties

@Value("${spring.mail.host}")

To Do

  • Tomorrow I have an interview with Speechify So probably Not much tome to do anything. [Saanvi]
  • But Still i could just make the link to send and save in Redis for a day. That’s all [Saanvi]
  • Read About LRU Cache and How to test things in java. [Speechify]
  • Also the XML parser. [Speechify]
  • Also Why the BulkDisbursal is failing [Seaboard]

Overall the day was okay as woke up at 11 and till 4 i was just out for taking the packed things to the new flat.

Cool Peach Off.