The near future...
"Sure, that'll be a piece of cake." - You.
Example
Implementing User Authentication
What's the big deal? It's everywhere. There's a ka-jillion libraries. You just need to create a login form, right?
Wrong-o.
Why it's a big deal
Let's see.
Security: User authentication involves sensitive data, which means you need to ensure secure storage, secure transmission, secure this, that, and everything. This usually involves hashing and salting passwords, implementing two-factor authentication, DevOps, Uzi's, etc...
User Experience: Edge cases. What happens if a user forgets their password? How about if they enter their email incorrectly? The "I am human" thing.
Integration: Maybe your app needs to communicate with other software or APIs, you’ll need to ensure that your authentication system works with these.
API: If you host an API, you’ll likely need to build APIs for login, logout, password reset, account creation, and more. How are you handling API authentication? Tokens, OAuth, other?
Compliance: Depending on the nature of your app and the data you’re handling, you may need to comply with certain regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA, and/or PIPEDA).
Testing: Testing any system is time-consuming. Which bits need coverage? What if...? You get the point.
Developing software tends to become a complex and time-consuming endeavor.
Delusional quotes
Programmer: "Oi, quick one to knock off the task list, eh."
Manager: “Will it be easy to add this new feature?”
You: "Done before breakfast."
Top comments (1)
Developing user authentication is often underestimated in terms of complexity and effort. It's not just about creating a login form; it involves ensuring robust security, a seamless user experience, integration with other systems, API development, regulatory compliance, and thorough testing.