React Application Setup with Firebase Authentication and Role-Based Landing Page

Overview

This document outlines the structure and implementation plan for the Labyrinth UI React application. The application will use Firebase for email/password authentication and will feature role-based routing to direct users to different sections based on their roles. The overall design will have a dark, dungeon-like theme with placeholders for future images.

Key Features and Structure

1. Opening Page

• The initial landing page will provide information about the app and options to log in or create an account.
• The page will feature a dark, dungeon-like aesthetic with space reserved for future images and graphics.
• There will be clear and user-friendly buttons for "Login" and "Create Account".

2. Authentication

• Firebase Authentication: Utilize Firebase to handle email and password authentication securely.
• Login and Create Account Forms:
  • Login Form: Users can enter their email and password to log in.
  • Create Account Form: Users can register with an email and password. This form will include:
    • Password verification.
    • Password strength meter.
    • Configurable password requirements (e.g., minimum length, special characters, etc.).
• Error Handling: Provide user feedback on errors such as incorrect password, invalid email, etc.

3. Role-Based Routing

• After successful login, users are redirected based on their role:
  • Staff: Access to a dashboard with options to navigate to Player, Moderator, or Staff sections.
  • Moderator: Access to a dashboard with options to navigate to Player or Moderator sections.
  • Player: Directly navigated to the Player section.
• The application will check the user's role from Firebase and redirect accordingly.

Implementation Steps

1. Set Up Firebase Authentication

Before implementing Firebase authentication, set up Firebase for your project:

• Create a Firebase Project: Go to the Firebase Console and create a new project.

• Enable Email/Password Authentication: Navigate to the "Authentication" section in Firebase Console, then to "Sign-in method", and enable "Email/Password".

• Install Firebase: Install Firebase in your React project:

  npm install firebase
  

2. Create the Opening Page

Design the Landing Page:

• Create a landing page (OpeningPage.js) with a dark, dungeon-themed design using CSS or a UI framework like Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS.
• Include buttons for "Login" and "Create Account".

Login and Create Account Forms:

• Develop forms with fields for email and password.
• Include password strength indicator and validation feedback.
• Implement Firebase functions for createUserWithEmailAndPassword and signInWithEmailAndPassword.

3. Implement Role-Based Routing

##Set Up Routing in React:

• Use React Router to define routes for Player, Moderator, and Staff sections.
  • Create top-level components for each section (Player.js, Moderator.js, Staff.js).
  • Implement role-based redirection logic after login:
    • Check user role using Firebase authentication context or custom claims.
    • Redirect users to the appropriate section based on their role.

4. Design and Styling

• Dark Dungeon Theme:
  • Use CSS, SCSS, or a CSS-in-JS solution to create a dark, immersive dungeon theme.
  • Incorporate colors like dark greys, blacks, and deep purples. Use textures like stone or wood for a dungeon feel.
  • Leave placeholders for images and graphics to be added later.

5. Test and Deploy

• Test the Application:
  • Test each user role to ensure proper routing and access control.
  • Verify authentication works seamlessly and securely.
• Deploy: Deploy the application using a service like Netlify, Vercel, or Firebase Hosting.

Conclusion

This setup will provide a robust foundation for the Labyrinth UI application, leveraging Firebase for secure authentication and React Router for role-based navigation. The dark, thematic design will create an immersive experience for users, and the modular approach will allow for easy expansion and maintenance.