Discover a new way to share and explore stories with StoryLink, the ultimate blog app designed to foster connections through the art of storytelling. Whether you're an avid writer, a passionate reader, or both, StoryLink provides a platform where your words can resonate, inspire, and connect with a diverse global community.
Blogging Platform: StoryLink allows users to create and publish technical blog posts. The platform is designed to make writing and sharing articles easy, with a user-friendly editor and markdown support.
Developer Community: StoryLink brings together developers, programmers, and tech enthusiasts to discuss various topics related to programming, software development, technology trends, and more.
User Profiles: Each user has a profile where they can showcase their articles, interactions, and expertise. This helps build a personal brand within the developer community.
User Authentication:
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Secure Sign-Up Process: Implement a robust sign-up process that collects essential user information and verifies the provided email address.
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Secure Password Storage: Hash and salt passwords using strong cryptographic algorithms to ensure that plain text passwords are never stored in the database.
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Login Page Protection: Implement rate limiting and account lockout mechanisms to prevent brute-force attacks on the login page.
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Session Management: Use secure session management techniques to handle user sessions, including setting session timeouts and utilizing secure cookies.
User Authorization:
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Implement RBAC to define different user roles (admin, user, moderator, etc.) with varying levels of access to application features.
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Resource-Based Authorization: Use resource-based access control to specify which resources (such as pages or API endpoints) a user with a particular role can access.
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Permission System: Implement a permission system that assigns specific permissions to roles and users to control their actions within the application.
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Dynamic Authorization: Allow for dynamic changes to user permissions based on specific conditions or user actions.
Password Reset:
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Forgot Password Flow: Provide a "Forgot Password" feature that allows users to reset their password if they forget it.
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Secure Password Reset Tokens: Generate unique, time-limited tokens for password reset links to prevent unauthorized access.
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Email Notifications: Send an email with a password reset link to the user's registered email address when a reset request is initiated.
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Token Expiry: Set a short expiration time for password reset tokens to limit their usability and enhance security.
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User Verification: Before allowing a password reset, verify the user's identity through a secondary factor like email or security questions.
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Password Complexity: Encourage users to choose strong passwords during the reset process and provide guidelines for password complexity.
Rate Limiting:
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API Protection: Implement rate limiting on your APIs to prevent abuse and ensure fair usage of server resources.
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IP-Based Limits: Implement IP-based rate limiting to prevent a single IP address from making an excessive number of requests within a specified time period.
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Token-Based Limits: For authenticated requests, consider applying rate limits based on the authentication token or user session to better control usage.
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Graceful Handling: Return appropriate HTTP status codes and error messages when rate limits are exceeded, making it clear to users or applications that they need to slow down their requests.
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Exponential Backoff: If a request is denied due to rate limits, instruct clients to implement exponential backoff before making additional requests to avoid overloading the server.
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Dynamic Rate Limiting: Consider dynamically adjusting rate limits based on server load or traffic spikes to ensure smooth operation during peak times.
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Account Locking: Implement mechanisms to prevent abuse of the password reset functionality, such as limiting the number of reset attempts within a certain time frame.
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Email Verification: Send a verification link to the user's email to confirm their identity and activate their account.
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Audit Trails: Log user access and authorization actions to maintain a record of who accessed what resources and when.
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Tags and Categories: Authors can categorize their blog posts using tags and categories, making it easier for readers to find content relevant to their interests.
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OAuth and Social Authentication: Allow users to log in using their existing accounts on platforms like Google, Facebook, or GitHub, using OAuth or similar protocols.
- Developed by: Hossain Chisty
- Contact Information:
- Email: hossain.chisty11@gmail.com
Feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback about the project.