Practical GraphQL - Become a GraphQL Ninja - Preparing the model for authentication

The video tutorial covers extending a user model to include username and password fields, updating dummy data to align with the new model, and implementing password hashing using bcrypt. It explains how to add custom instance methods in SQL Elize and demonstrates the use of async/await for handling promises during password hashing. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of securing passwords by hashing them before database insertion.

What changes are being made to the user model in the database?

Why is it important to set the username field to be unique?

What validations are suggested for the password field?

How can we ensure that passwords are stored securely in the database?

What is the purpose of the hash password method in the user model?

Explain the difference between class methods and instance methods in the context of the user model.

What role does the bcrypt library play in password management?