This update introduces an AUTH_MODE configuration that allows developers
to easily test the application locally without requiring Entra ID setup.
Changes:
- Add AUTH_MODE environment variable (entra/none) to .env.example and config
- Update auth decorators to support both authentication modes
- Create role selection page for no-auth mode (admin/user choice)
- Modify auth routes to conditionally use MSAL only in Entra ID mode
- Update UserModel to support mock test users with string IDs
- Add visual indicator in navbar when running in no-auth mode
Benefits:
- Zero Azure AD configuration needed for local development
- Quick testing of role-based features (admin vs user)
- Existing Entra ID functionality remains unchanged
- Simple toggle via environment variable
To use no-auth mode, set AUTH_MODE=none in .env file.
For production, use AUTH_MODE=entra (default).
Matt Hills
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