Implement Public Blog Sharing with Restricted Actions for Unauthorized Users #307
Description
Enhancement: Public Blog Sharing with Restricted Actions for Unauthorized Users
Description
Implement support for publicly viewable blog posts with strict access control: anyone can view public blogs, but only authorized users can like or comment.
Requirements
- Blog posts can be publicly accessible via a shareable link.
- Unauthorized users (not logged in):
- Can view public blogs.
- Cannot like or comment.
- See disabled or restricted Like and Comment buttons.
- Receive a prompt/modal saying "Please log in to like or comment on this post" if they try to interact.
- May be redirected to the login page as needed.
- See clear messages if the blog is deleted or blocked.
User Flow & Validation
- When accessing a public blog:
- The blog content is fully visible.
- Like and Comment UI components are visible but require login for interaction.
- If an unauthorized user tries to:
- Like or Comment: show a login prompt/message.
- If the blog is:
- Blocked: Show message “This blog is currently unavailable.”
- Deleted: Show message “This blog no longer exists or has been removed.”
Acceptance Criteria
- Anyone can view public blog content via a shareable URL.
- Unauthorized users:
- Cannot perform like or comment actions without logging in.
- Are prompted to log in when attempting to like or comment.
- Authorized users can interact as expected based on permissions.
- Real-time user feedback (toast/modal/message) is shown when:
- A blog is deleted or blocked.
- A non-logged-in user tries to like/comment.
Code Quality Guidelines
- Write clean, well-structured, and modular code.
- Reuse validation logic where possible.
- Follow existing coding patterns and project structure.
Follow-up
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