Description

Create comprehensive documentation for authentication flow patterns, covering all supported authentication methods and implementation strategies.

Background

PR #105 review identified the need for detailed authentication flow documentation. Current documentation coverage is 66.36% and needs comprehensive authentication guidance.

Required Documentation

1. Authentication Methods

• Server-to-server authentication process
• API token authentication
• Web authentication token usage
• Authentication method selection guide

2. Flow Patterns

• Step-by-step authentication workflows
• Token lifecycle management
• Refresh token handling
• Error recovery patterns

3. Implementation Examples

• ServerToServerAuthManager usage
• Custom TokenManager implementations
• Authentication in different environments (dev/prod)
• Security best practices

4. Error Handling

• Authentication error types and responses
• Retry strategies for failed authentication
• Token expiration handling
• Network failure recovery

Tasks

• Document all TokenManager implementations
• Create authentication flow diagrams
• Add code examples for each authentication method
• Document security considerations
• Add troubleshooting guide for common auth issues

Acceptance Criteria

• Complete authentication documentation exists
• All authentication patterns are documented with examples
• Security best practices are clearly outlined
• Developers can implement authentication without additional resources

Related

• PR Adding Server to Server Authentication #105 CodeRabbit feedback
• Authentication system improvements
• API documentation initiative

Labels

documentation, authentication, security, api