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USING CLOUD DATABASE TO AUTHORIZE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS USING ANGULAR WEB FRAMEWORK

15.07.2024 22:47

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Автор: Ihor Liutak, doctor of technical sciences, professor, Department of software engineering Ivano-Frankivsk National Technical University of Oil and Gas, Ivano-Frankivsk


Utilizing cloud databases, such as Firebase Database, for authorizing software components is essential in modern web development. Cloud databases offer seamless integration, scalability, and real-time data synchronization, which are critical for managing user authentication and authorization efficiently. By leveraging Firebase Database, developers can ensure that authentication processes are not only secure but also scalable to handle a growing number of users. This eliminates the need for complex backend infrastructure, allowing developers to focus on creating robust and user-friendly applications. Moreover, Firebase Database provides built-in security rules and access controls that can be tailored to the specific needs of an application. This flexibility enables fine-grained control over data access, ensuring that only authorized users can perform certain actions within the application. By using a cloud database for authorization, developers can implement sophisticated security measures quickly and efficiently, thereby enhancing the overall security posture of their applications and protecting sensitive user data.

The adoption of cloud computing and cloud databases has become a significant trend in the tech industry, driven by the need for scalable, flexible, and cost-effective solutions. One major trend is the shift towards serverless computing, where developers can build and deploy applications without managing the underlying infrastructure. Services like Firebase offer serverless databases that automatically scale to accommodate varying workloads, providing a seamless experience for developers. This trend reduces operational overhead and allows developers to focus on writing code and developing features rather than managing servers and infrastructure. Another notable trend is the increased emphasis on real-time data processing and analytics. Modern applications, especially those involving user interactions and IoT devices, require real-time data synchronization and processing to deliver instant feedback and updates. Cloud databases like Firebase Realtime Database and Firestore are designed to handle such requirements, offering real-time data syncing across multiple clients [1]. This capability is crucial for building interactive web applications where timely data updates are essential for a smooth user experience.

Configuring Firebase in the Firebase Console.

The developer must create a new project in the Firebase console. During this step, a web application is registered within the Firebase project, generating a configuration file containing essential credentials and project settings. This configuration file will be used to connect the Angular application to the Firebase database. Integrating Firebase into the Angular Project. Once the Firebase project is set up, the configuration file obtained from Firebase is added to the Angular project. This integration involves updating the Angular environment settings with Firebase credentials, ensuring secure and authenticated communication between the Angular application and Firebase services.

Setting Up Firebase Database Rules.

Proper configuration of Firebase database rules is crucial for managing access control. The developer must define security rules in the Firebase console to control read and write operations on the database. These rules specify who can access or modify specific data, ensuring that only authorized users and components have the necessary permissions. To begin, the developer navigates to the Firebase console and selects the database section. Here, they can define security rules using Firebase's security language, which allows for fine-grained control over access to the database. Rules can be based on authentication status, user roles, or other attributes. For example, a rule can be set to allow read and write access only to authenticated users, or to restrict access to specific paths in the database based on user roles. These rules are written in JSON format and can be dynamically evaluated. For instance, a rule might specify that only users with an "admin" role can write to a particular node in the database, while all authenticated users can read from it. Properly setting up these rules is essential for maintaining the security and integrity of the data, as it ensures that unauthorized users cannot access or modify sensitive information.

Implementing Authentication Logic in Angular.

With the database rules in place, the next step is to implement authentication logic within the Angular application. This involves setting up authentication services using AngularFire, the official Firebase library for Angular, which simplifies the integration of Firebase services into Angular applications. First, the developer imports the AngularFire modules related to authentication into the Angular project. This typically includes AngularFireAuth, which provides the necessary services for managing user authentication states. The AngularFireAuth service is then injected into the relevant components or services within the Angular application. The authentication logic is implemented by creating methods for user sign-in, sign-out, and session management. For example, a sign-in method might use AngularFireAuth's signInWithEmailAndPassword function to authenticate users using their email and password. Similarly, methods can be implemented to handle social media logins, such as Google or Facebook, using functions like signInWithPopup and passing the appropriate authentication provider. Additionally, the developer sets up a listener to monitor the user's authentication state, typically by subscribing to the authState observable provided by AngularFireAuth. This listener helps in managing the user session and updating the application state based on whether the user is authenticated or not.

Finally, the developer ensures that the authentication state is used to control access to various parts of the application.

References:

1. Firebase Documentation - Build apps fast, without managing infrastructure. URL: https://firebase.google.com/docs.



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