Overview:

The Nuxt 3 Firebase AuthBasic template is designed to help developers quickly set up a Nuxt v3 application with Firebase authentication. It provides backend authentication on service workers and includes a fallback option using cookies. By using service workers only in production, it aims to prevent bugs. The setup process involves installing dependencies, setting up environment variables, downloading the service account from the Firebase console, and replacing the Firebase config in the service worker.

Features:

• Nuxt v3 Compatibility: This template is specifically designed for Nuxt version 3, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
• Firebase Authentication: It integrates Firebase authentication, allowing users to sign in using their Firebase credentials.
• Backend Auth on Service Workers: The template includes backend authentication on service workers, providing enhanced security and seamless authentication for the users.
• Cookie Fallback: In case service workers are not available, the template provides a fallback option using cookies, ensuring a smooth user experience across different environments.

Installation:

1. Install the required dependencies by running the following command in your project directory:

npm install

2. Set up the environment variables by replacing the values specified in the .env.example file with your own. Once done, rename the file to .env.
3. Download the service account from the Firebase console. This should be a JSON file containing your Firebase project’s credentials.
4. Place the downloaded service account JSON file in the root of your project directory and rename it as .env.
5. Replace the Firebase config in the service worker file located at /public/sw.js with your own Firebase configuration.
6. Start the development server by running the command:

npm run dev

7. To build the application for production, use the following command:

npm run build

8. You can locally preview the production build by running the command:

npm run preview

For more information on deployment, refer to the deployment documentation.

Summary:

The Nuxt 3 Firebase AuthBasic template simplifies the process of setting up a Nuxt v3 application with Firebase authentication. It provides backend authentication on service workers and includes a fallback option using cookies. By following the installation guide, developers can quickly get started and build secure web applications with seamless authentication using Firebase.