BiteBox Project Onboarding

Business Scenario

The objective of this lab is to develop a dual login authentication system where both Users and Patients can log in using the same React Login page. Based on the selected login type, the application sends the credentials to the appropriate Spring Boot REST API and redirects the authenticated user to the Home page.

Introduction

Authentication is an essential feature of every web application. Different types of users often require different login mechanisms. In a Medicare Management System, both Users and Patients need to access the application using their own credentials.

In this lab, a single Login page is designed with two login options:

  • User Login

  • Patient Login

When the user selects the required login type, React automatically calls the corresponding Spring Boot Login API. After successful authentication, the user information is stored in Local Storage and the application navigates to the Home page.

Pre-Lab Preparation

  • Build a common Login page for multiple user roles.

  • Implement authentication using React and Spring Boot.

  • Use radio buttons for login type selection.

  • Send POST requests using Axios.

  • Store authenticated user information in Local Storage.

  • Navigate using React Router.

  • Integrate multiple backend APIs with a single frontend page.

Project Structure

Frontend

src

│

├── components

│      Login.jsx

├── services

│      UserService.js

│      PatientService.js (optional)

│

└── App.jsx

Backend

controller

    UserController

    PatientController

service

    UserService

    PatientService

repository

    UserRepository

    PatientRepository

1

Create User Login API

Create a POST API for User Login.

API

POST http://localhost:8080/api/users/login

Request Body

{
    "email":"rahul@gmail.com",
    "password":"1234"
}

Responsibilities:

  • Validate email.

  • Validate password.

  • Return User object.

User Login API

2

Create Patient Login API

Create another POST API for Patient Login.

API

POST http://localhost:8080/api/patients/login

Request Body

{
    "name":"Rahul",
    "password":"1234"
}

Responsibilities:

  • Validate patient name.

  • Validate password.

  • Return Patient object

3

Create Login Page

Develop Login.jsx.

Responsibilities:

  • Display login form.

  • Display User and Patient login options.

  • Accept credentials.

  • Call appropriate API.

  • Redirect after successful login.

4

Create Login Type Selection

Add two radio buttons.

Options:

  • User Login

  • Patient Login

When the selected option changes:

  • User Login displays Email field.

  • Patient Login displays Name field.

Radio Button Selection

5

Handle User Input

Use useState to store:

  • Email

  • Patient Name

  • Password

  • Login Type

React updates state whenever the user enters data

6

Implement Login Function

Create a common login function.

Logic:

If User Login is selected:

  • Call User Login API.

If Patient Login is selected:

  • Call Patient Login API.

After successful login:

  • Store response in Local Storage.

  • Navigate to Home page.

Login Function

7

 Store Login Information

Store authenticated data.

Example:

localStorage.setItem("user", JSON.stringify(response.data));

or

localStorage.setItem("patient", JSON.stringify(response.data));

8

Configure Routing

Add routing.

Routes: /login

Redirect authenticated users to the Home page.
React Router Configuration

9

Design Login Page

Create Login.css.

Apply:

  • Gradient Background

  • Login Card

  • Rounded Corners

  • Shadow Effects

  • Hover Animation

  • Responsive Layout

  • Styled Buttons

10

Run Spring Boot Application

Start the backend.

Verify:

  • APIs start successfully.

  • Database connection established.

  • Login endpoints accessible.

11

Run React Application

Run:

npm run dev

Verify:

  • Login page opens.

  • Radio buttons are visible.

  • Input fields change according to selected login type

12

Test User Login

Select:

User Login

Enter:

Email

Password

Click Login.

Verify:

  • User Login API executes.

  • Home page opens.

  • User information stored in Local Storage

13

Select:

Patient Login

Enter:

Patient Name

Password

Click Login.

Verify:

  • Patient Login API executes.

  • Home page opens.

  • Patient information stored in Local Storage.

Test Patient Login

14

Test Invalid Credentials

Enter incorrect credentials.

Verify:

  • Error message displayed.

  • User remains on Login page.

  • No Local Storage data is created

APIs Used

User Login

POST

http://localhost:8080/api/users/login

Patient Login

POST

http://localhost:8080/api/patients/login

 

Great job!

  • Developed a dual authentication system using React and Spring Boot.
  • Implemented role-based login with secure REST API validation and Local Storage session management.
  • Enabled seamless user authentication, redirection, and enterprise-style healthcare access control.

Checkpoint