User can log out and only view pages when logged in

[hpjaj]

Background

Authenticated users can access pages, guests cannot.

Definition of Done

• All pages can only be accessed by logged in users
• There is a logout button that logs a user out

[RobAWilkinson]

@hpjaj I can take care of this, theres some new approaches in react-router 4 I believe. Could be a fun one for you to tackle too.

[hpjaj]

@RobAWilkinson Yeah man, it’s all you! I believe the sessions#destroy method and current users presence are options for you, too.

[RobAWilkinson]

True, but all the routing is done from the front end, right now user can see all links and pages, even when logged out.
Session.destroy will just make current_user nil, but won't redirect react-router or anything

[hpjaj]

Yeah, good call. I was thinking an option would be to check for the presence of the current user at either the controller or pages#index view level, but that would mean we'd have to redirect users to a rails view page, instead of our react login page, and that's no bueno.

[hpjaj]

@RobAWilkinson - Is this inline with what you're thinking?

https://youtu.be/ojYbcon588A

[RobAWilkinson]

@hpjaj yes! Exactly, tyler mcginnis is gold

[hpjaj]

Sweet! I can take this one if you'd like?