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Django provides a powerful, ready-made authentication system that handles key tasks such as user login, logout, password management, and role-based access control. The django.contrib.auth
application is the backbone of Django’s authentication system, providing tools to:
- Authenticate Users: Verify the identity of users based on their username and password.
- Authorize Users: Control access to resources based on user permissions and roles.
- Manage User Sessions: Automatically manage user sessions when they log in or out.
Key Components of the Authentication System:
- User Model: Represents a user in the system (e.g., username, password, email).
- Authentication Views: Views for login, logout, password change, and password reset.
- Permissions and Groups: Fine-grained control over who can access different parts of the application.
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