Overview

This product is a starter pack that provides a guide for setting up Firebase and using its authentication services. It includes instructions on how to clone the repository, install dependencies, obtain Firebase keys, configure the web app, update configuration files, set up environment variables, enable authentication, and finally, run the application.

Features

• Clone the repository to quickly get started with the provided starter pack.
• Install the necessary dependencies for the project to run smoothly.
• Obtain Firebase Keys, including the Service Account Key and Web App Configuration.
• Update the appropriate files with the obtained keys and configuration.
• Set up environment variables using a helper script for quick configuration.
• Enable Authentication in Firebase Console.
• Configure the desired sign-in methods for authentication.
• Run the application and use Firebase’s authentication services.

Installation

To use this starter pack, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository_url>
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd <project_directory>
   

3. Install the dependencies:

   npm install
   

4. Obtain Firebase Keys:
   • Go to the Firebase Console.
   • Navigate to Project settings > Service accounts.
   • Click Generate new private key, then download and secure the JSON file.
5. Configure Web App:
   • If you haven’t added a web app to Firebase, click the web icon (</>) in Project settings > Your apps to create one.
   • Find your web app and copy the configuration object.
   • Update the configuration object in src/firebase/client.ts.
6. Update Configuration Files:
   • Add the service account key values from the downloaded JSON to .env file.
   • Insert the web app configuration object in src/firebase/client.ts.
7. Set up .env with Helper Script:
   • Save your service account credentials as service-account.json in the project’s root.
   • Run the following command in the project’s root:

     node setup-env.js
     

   • A .env file with all Firebase variables will be generated automatically.
   • Remember to remove service-account.json from your project’s root directory for security.
8. Enable Authentication:
   • Go to Firebase Console and navigate to Authentication.
   • Click Get started.
   • Enable the desired sign-in methods and configure each according to Firebase’s prompts.
9. Run the development server:

   npm run dev
   

Summary

This product is a starter pack that provides a guide for setting up Firebase and using its authentication services. It includes step-by-step instructions on cloning the repository, installing dependencies, obtaining Firebase keys, configuring the web app, updating configuration files, setting up environment variables, enabling authentication, and running the application. Following these instructions will allow users to quickly get started with Firebase authentication in their project.