πŸ“… 2024-03-05 β€” Session: Flask App OAuth Configuration and Troubleshooting

πŸ•’ 20:10–20:40
🏷️ Labels: Flask, Firebase, Oauth, Google Cloud, Troubleshooting
πŸ“‚ Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM

Session Goal

The session aimed to review and troubleshoot the OAuth configuration for a Flask application using Firebase and Google Cloud.

Key Activities

  • Reviewed the configuration for a Flask app using Firebase and Google OAuth, identifying potential issues and verification steps.
  • Troubleshot β€˜Error 401: invalid_client’ by verifying OAuth 2.0 client ID configuration using Google Cloud SDK and Firebase CLI.
  • Configured the OAuth consent screen in Google Cloud Console to ensure proper user authentication.
  • Addressed OAuth 2.0 client ID issues with Firebase integration, including service account permissions and redirect URIs.
  • Explained the firebase init command’s role in setting up Firebase services for a Flask app with Firebase Admin SDK.
  • Reviewed considerations for configuring the OAuth consent screen for Firebase integration with Google as a sign-in provider.

Achievements

  • Clarified the steps to configure and troubleshoot OAuth settings for a Flask application.
  • Identified and addressed key areas of potential misconfiguration in OAuth setup.

Pending Tasks

  • Further testing of OAuth configuration to ensure all potential issues are resolved.
  • Continuous monitoring of OAuth consent screen settings to maintain compliance with Google Cloud requirements.