How to properly check authentication with vue.js (vue router) and django?

@tressie.damore 

To properly check authentication with Vue.js (using Vue Router) and Django, you can follow these steps:

1. Authenticate users in Django: Implement user authentication in Django using the built-in authentication system or using a third-party library like Django Rest Framework. This will allow users to log in and receive a token or session for authentication.
2. Set up Vue Router: Create routes in Vue Router for your different views and components. Make sure to protect routes that require authentication by using navigation guards. You can use the beforeEnter option to check if the user is authenticated before allowing access to the route.
3. Store authentication token: When a user logs in, store the authentication token in the browser's local storage or session storage. You can use a Vuex store or a simple global variable to store this token.
4. Check authentication in Vue router: Create a navigation guard in Vue Router to check if the user is authenticated before navigating to a protected route. You can access the authentication token stored in the local storage or Vuex store and verify it against the Django backend to ensure the user is authenticated.
5. Handle unauthorized access: If the user is not authenticated or the authentication token is invalid, redirect the user to the login page or display an error message. You can also implement a refresh token mechanism to automatically refresh the authentication token when it expires.

By following these steps, you can properly check authentication with Vue.js (Vue Router) and Django to secure your application and provide a seamless user experience.