JOB TRACKING SYSTEM V2

Project Overview

In today's fast-paced world, managing projects and tracking every detail can be a complex and overwhelming task. Imagine a solution that simplifies these processes, makes them more organized, and effortlessly boosts your team's productivity.

Welcome to JOB TRACKING SYSTEM V2, a comprehensive, next-generation platform designed to revolutionize how you manage your work. This system promises to move you beyond traditional methods and help you reach new levels of efficiency.

With its comprehensive feature set and modern technology stack, JOB TRACKING SYSTEM V2 is not just a tool; it's a strategic partner for your team's success. It's designed to make project management more intuitive, collaborative, and efficient, allowing your team to focus on what matters most: building and delivering great work.

NextAuth Integration & Authentication Flow

Authentication Architecture Overview

Our application leverages NextAuth.js for authentication management, integrated with a Spring Boot backend that handles user credentials and issues JWT tokens. This hybrid approach combines the convenience of NextAuth with the security of a robust backend authentication system.

Frontend (Next.js with NextAuth)

NextAuth.js for session management
JWT token handling and validation
Secure session storage
Protected routes and API calls

Backend (Spring Boot)

User credential verification
JWT token generation and validation
User data retrieval and formatting
Secure API endpoints

Authentication Process Flow

User Login

User enters credentials in the Next.js login form. The form data is sent to the NextAuth credentials provider.


                                    // NextAuth credentials provider

                                    async authorize(credentials) {

                                      // Send credentials to Spring Boot backend

                                      const response = await axios.post('/api/auth/login', credentials);

                                      return response.data.user;

                                    }

Backend Verification

Spring Boot backend receives the credentials, verifies them against the database, and generates a JWT token if valid.


                                    // Spring Boot authentication endpoint

                                    @PostMapping("/api/auth/login")

                                    public ResponseEntity<?> authenticateUser(@RequestBody LoginRequest loginRequest) {

                                      // Verify credentials

                                      // Generate JWT token

                                      return ResponseEntity.ok(new JwtResponse(token, userDetails));

                                    }

Session Creation

NextAuth receives the user data and JWT token from the backend, creates a session, and stores the JWT token securely.


                                    // NextAuth session callback

                                    async session({ session, token }) {

                                      session.accessToken = token.accessToken;

                                      session.user = token.user;

                                      return session;

                                    }

Accessing User Data

Once authenticated, user data is accessible throughout the Next.js application via the NextAuth session and useSession hook.


                                    // Accessing user data in components

                                    const { data: session } = useSession();

                                    

                                    if (session) {

                                      console.log('User:', session.user);

                                      console.log('Access Token:', session.accessToken);

                                    }