Handle (pseudo-)authentication
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Methods
(inner) getUser(req) → {Object}
Get the user that is currently authenticated (if any)
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Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
req |
Object
|
Express request |
Returns:
- Type:
-
Object
user properties (dictionary) of the user, if any;
undefined otherwise
(inner) isKnownUser(req) → {Boolean}
Check if the user is authenticated
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Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
req |
Object
|
Express request |
Returns:
- Type:
-
Boolean
whether the user is authenticated
(inner) logOut(req)
De-authenticate a user (log them out)
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Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
req |
Object
|
Express request |
(inner) setUp(app)
Set up authentication
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Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
app |
Object
|
the Express application |
(inner) setUser(req, user)
Authenticate a user
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Parameters:
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
req |
Object
|
Express request |
user |
Object
|
user properties (a dictionary) |