[Feat] Merchant Dashboard Setup with Authentication

[ShivanshPlays]

Description

Issue: Merchant Dashboard Setup with Authentication

Description

This issue involves setting up a dashboard for merchants to sign up and log in, ensuring seamless access management based on user roles. As part of this implementation, I will:

1. Design a fresh UI using shadCN components.
2. Implement role-based authentication to differentiate between regular users and merchants.
3. Configure redirection logic:
   • Users will be redirected to the homepage after logging in.
   • Merchants will be redirected to a secured dashboard page.

Tasks

• Design and implement the signup and login UI using shadCN.
• Set up authentication using NextAuth (or an alternative) to manage sessions.
• Implement role-based access control (RBAC).
• Configure redirections based on user roles (user vs. merchant).
• Create a secured merchant dashboard page.

Input Required from Project Admin

1. Authentication Library:

   • Should we proceed with NextAuth, or do you have another preference?

2. Role Management:

   • Any specific roles or permissions we should assign apart from "User" and "Merchant"?
   • Any additional requirements for securing the dashboard?

Expected Outcome

• A new UI for the merchant signup and login screens.
• Role-based redirection implemented:
  • Users → Homepage
  • Merchants → Secured Dashboard
• Authentication in place with secure session management.
• A working dashboard accessible only to merchants.

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Please provide your thoughts on the authentication library and role definitions before I proceed.

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Checklist

• I have checked the existing issues
• I have read the Contributing Guidelines
• I'm a GSSoC'24-Extd contributor
• I'm a Hacktoberfest'24 contributor
• I am willing to work on this issue (optional)