Hey guys! I'm back with another update on my progress with the app I've been building.
After spending a good amount of time learning and absorbing all kinds of new concepts (OAuth, RBAC, Auth Context, etc.), this week was all about putting that knowledge into action.
🔨 Time to Build
My goal? Set up a working login and signup system with OAuth providers like Google and Apple — you know, those buttons that say “Sign in with Google” or “Continue with Apple”.
I followed this great Firebase Authentication Crash Course on YouTube, and it really helped me understand how to use Firebase to manage users.
🤯 The Smart Shortcut
At first, I was going to do a complete code-along, but halfway through, I had a better idea…
Instead of copying code line-by-line and pausing constantly, I asked ChatGPT to analyze the video, extract the code, and explain the steps I needed to follow. And honestly? It saved me hours.
I got the full code setup — Auth Context files, Firebase integration, and even styling — in under 10 seconds.
đź› Debugging & Finishing Touches
Of course, the code didn’t work right away (does it ever?). I ran into a bunch of errors, but I used ChatGPT again to help me understand what they meant and how to fix them.
One by one, I squashed the bugs, and finally, my beautiful login screen came back to life. 🎉
Now, users can:
- Sign up with email and password
- Log in
- Use “Forgot Password”
- Sign in with Google (OAuth)
All of it works perfectly and updates the Firebase console. Super satisfying.
🧠What's Next?
I’m currently prepping for the SATs, so updates might slow down a bit — but I’m still building, and I’ll be back with more progress soon!
See you guys!(hopefully soon)
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