User Authentication Implementation

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Here's an issue for the "User Authentication" part of your project:

Issue Description:
To provide a secure and seamless experience for our users, we need to implement user authentication. This includes enabling user registration and login, implementing password reset functionality, and setting up user sessions and authentication middleware.

Tasks:

1. Implement user registration functionality, allowing users to create accounts with their email addresses and passwords.
2. Create a login system that enables users to authenticate with their registered credentials.
3. Develop a password reset mechanism, allowing users to reset their passwords if forgotten.
4. Set up user sessions to track user authentication status and store relevant user information securely.
5. Implement authentication middleware to protect certain routes and resources, ensuring that only authenticated users can access them.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Users can successfully register and create accounts.
• Registered users can log in securely.
• Users can request and receive password reset instructions via email.
• User sessions are established and maintained correctly.
• Authentication middleware is working, allowing secure access to restricted resources.

Definition of Done:
This issue is considered complete when user registration, login, password reset, user sessions, and authentication middleware are fully functional and thoroughly tested.

Additional Information:
Please specify any requirements for password complexity, security measures, and user session management. Additionally, provide any design considerations for the login and registration forms.