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Learn Authentication with Ruby on Rails
Learn how to add user sign up, login & logout functionality to your Rails applications.
This course includes
This course includes
Skill level
IntermediateTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary3 hoursProjects
2Prerequisites
2 coursesWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn Authentication with Ruby on Rails:- Learn Ruby
- Learn Ruby on Rails
About this course
Every web application needs user authentication to control access to different sections of the app. This course teaches you how to implement user sign-up, log-in, and log-out functionality in a Rails application. You’ll learn to secure sensitive data and restrict access to different parts of the application, ensuring users can only access what they’re authorized to.
Skills you'll gain
Add sign-up, log-in, and log-out features to web apps
Manage user access in a Rails application
Understand user authentication principles
Build on Rails knowledge to enhance web app security
Syllabus
2 lessons • 2 projects • 2 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
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