Firebase authentication recipe
We can leverage our current authentication setup and integrate it with a real authentication service. For this section, you need a free Google and Firebase account. Firebase is Google's comprehensive mobile development platform: https://firebase.google.com. You can create a free account to host your application and leverage the Firebase authentication system.
The Firebase console, found at https://console.firebase.google.com, allows you to manage users and send a password reset email without having to implement a backend for your application. Later on, you can leverage Firebase functions to implement APIs in a serverless manner.
Start by adding your project to Firebase using the Firebase console:
Figure 8.13: The Firebase console
- Click on Add project
- Provide your project name
- Enable Google Analytics for your project
It helps to create a Google Analytics account before attempting this, but it...
