Logging in Users

This video tutorial guides users through creating a login endpoint for an application. It covers setting up a new route in the user router, creating a reusable function for user authentication, and implementing methods in the user schema. The tutorial emphasizes error handling, response management, and testing the login functionality using Postman. It also highlights the importance of ensuring email uniqueness in the database to prevent duplicate accounts.

What is the purpose of the new endpoint mentioned in the text?

Describe the process of verifying user credentials as outlined in the text.

What method is used to compare the plaintext password with the stored hash?

Explain the significance of using a try-catch block in the login function.

What is the role of the 'find by credentials' function in the user model?

How does the system handle errors when a user cannot be found?

Why is it important to avoid specific error messages during the login process?

What changes need to be made to ensure email uniqueness in the user registration process?

Describe the steps taken to test the login functionality using Postman.

What is the expected response when a user successfully logs in?