Implement :Sign in with GitHub Button Functionality

[MUSKANNISHAD]

This PR implements the "Sign in with GitHub" functionality, addressing issue #896

Related Issue

• Closes / is related to: #
• Issue Description: The “Sign in with GitHub” button exists in the UI but was non-functional. Users could not authenticate via GitHub accounts.

Feature Implemented

1. GitHub OAuth Integration

   • Backend routes added for OAuth flow:
     • /auth/github → Initiates GitHub login.
     • /auth/github/callback → Handles GitHub response and logs in the user.
   • Session is created upon successful login.
   • Users are redirected back to the application.

2. Frontend Integration

   • The "Sign in with GitHub" button now correctly points to /auth/github.
   • Button initiates OAuth flow on click.

3. User Experience Improvements

   • Users can register/login without creating a new account.
   • App leverages GitHub OAuth, eliminating the need to handle passwords.
   • Optional: Display GitHub avatar and username after login.

Benefits

• Reduces friction for new users.
• Secure authentication leveraging GitHub.
• Provides a seamless login flow for developers contributing or using the app.

Testing Done

• Clicked the GitHub login button → redirected to GitHub OAuth page.
• After successful login → redirected back to app with session active.
• Failed login scenarios handled gracefully.

Notes

• Ensure GitHub OAuth credentials are set in .env (GITHUB_CLIENT_ID, GITHUB_CLIENT_SECRET, CALLBACK_URL).
• The flow works both for local development and production deployment.

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Labels:

• enhancement
• level 1
• recode
• hacktoberfest-accepted

Assignees:

• MUSKANNISHAD

Milestones:

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