One-time passwords are a great way to implement two-factor authentication, protect user accounts from unauthorized access, and streamline the user login process.
In this project, you'll develop an OTP validation system from scratch. The system will include a frontend that matches the provided screenshots and an API to manage OTP operations. On the backend, you’ll handle OTP generation, storage, and validation logic.
The frontend should allow users to enter their email address, request an OTP, enter it, and receive feedback based on its validity. It should be visually appealing, user-friendly, and adaptable to any device—desktop, tablet, or mobile.
The backend should create OTPs, manage expiration and invalidation, and check the validity of user input. You should also consider how to keep the database clean and performant.
This project doesn't include starter code, but we have provided mockups from the Product Team that you should follow when designing the frontend.
Since you are building this project from scratch, you may use any tools you wish in order to build the frontend and backend. We recommend using the PERN stack or MERN stack, and using a build tool like Vite to stage the frontend locally.
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Why should I build this project instead of one from scratch?
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