Sveltekit Auth Example

Overview:

This article provides an example of how to implement authentication and authorization in a SvelteKit application. It covers registration, authentication, and user updates, as well as restricting access to certain areas of the website based on user roles. The example also includes profile management and password resets using SendGrid. The application is a Single Page App (SPA) built with SvelteKit and a PostgreSQL database backend, using TypeScript for the code and Bootstrap for styling.

Features:

• Register, authenticate, and update users
• Role-based access control (admin, teacher, student)
• Profile management and password resets via SendGrid
• Single Page App (SPA) built with SvelteKit
• PostgreSQL database backend
• Code written in TypeScript
• Styling using Bootstrap
• Password hashing and UUID generation handled by PostgreSQL functions
• Uses a Content Security Policy (CSP) in svelte.config.js
• Supports local accounts and sign-in with Google

Installation:

To install the theme, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

git clone <repository-url>

2. Install the dependencies:

cd <project-directory>
npm install

3. Build the project:

npm run build

4. Start the development server:

npm run start

5. Access the application in your browser at http://localhost:5000.

Summary:

This article provides a comprehensive example of how to implement authentication and authorization in a SvelteKit application. It covers registration, login, user updates, and role-based access control. The example demonstrates the use of local accounts and sign-in with Google, as well as password resets using SendGrid. The application is built with SvelteKit and utilizes a PostgreSQL database backend. Overall, this example serves as a useful guide for developers looking to implement authentication and authorization in their SvelteKit projects.