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The source code/* * $Header: /cvsroot/mvnforum/mvnforum/src/com/mvnforum/auth/Authenticator.java,v 1.3 2005/01/18 11:52:15 minhnn Exp $ * $Author: minhnn $ * $Revision: 1.3 $ * $Date: 2005/01/18 11:52:15 $ * * ==================================================================== * * Copyright (C) 2002-2005 by MyVietnam.net * * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or * modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License * as published by the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 * of the License, or any later version. * * All copyright notices regarding mvnForum MUST remain intact * in the scripts and in the outputted HTML. * The "powered by" text/logo with a link back to * http://www.mvnForum.com and http://www.MyVietnam.net in the * footer of the pages MUST remain visible when the pages * are viewed on the internet or intranet. * * This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, * but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of * MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the * GNU General Public License for more details. * * You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License * along with this program; if not, write to the Free Software * Foundation, Inc., 59 Temple Place - Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307, USA. * * Support can be obtained from support forums at: * http://www.mvnForum.com/mvnforum/index * * Correspondence and Marketing Questions can be sent to: * info@MyVietnam.net * * @author: Minh Nguyen minhnn@MyVietnam.net * @author: Mai Nguyen mai.nh@MyVietnam.net */ package com.mvnforum.auth; import javax.servlet.http.HttpServletRequest; /** * #@todo Expand guide about the overall authentication process * If the user is authenticated, then the memberID equals 0 * See ForumUserServlet#process : uncomment the comment code for the hint */ public interface Authenticator { /** * This method will be called by mvnForum's authentication system * to authenticate the customized user * With this generic interface, developer could integrate their own * authentication to the mvnForum system * NOTE: The user should already be in the Member table of mvnForum database * Developer could use this implementation strategy if the user's * information is in other place (such as LDAP): * - Check if user is login * - If no, then return null * - If yes, check if user is in the mvnForum's mvnforumMember * - If yes, return the username * - If no, create the user * If you are successful, shareing your knowledge and experience to other * members of mvnForum community is highly appreciated * * @see OnlineUserManager#setAuthenticator(Authenticator) * @param request the servlet request * @return the username of the current user associated with this request * If no user has been authenticated in this request, then null should be return */ public String getRemoteUser(HttpServletRequest request); } |
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