Implement Public Blog Sharing with Restricted Actions for Unauthorized Users

[Udhaykrishn]

Enhancement: Public Blog Sharing with Restricted Actions for Unauthorized Users

Description
Implement support for publicly viewable blog posts with strict access control: anyone can view public blogs, but only authorized users can like or comment.

Requirements

• Blog posts can be publicly accessible via a shareable link.
• Unauthorized users (not logged in):
  • Can view public blogs.
  • Cannot like or comment.
  • See disabled or restricted Like and Comment buttons.
  • Receive a prompt/modal saying "Please log in to like or comment on this post" if they try to interact.
  • May be redirected to the login page as needed.
  • See clear messages if the blog is deleted or blocked.

User Flow & Validation

• When accessing a public blog:
  • The blog content is fully visible.
  • Like and Comment UI components are visible but require login for interaction.
• If an unauthorized user tries to:
  • Like or Comment: show a login prompt/message.
• If the blog is:
  • Blocked: Show message “This blog is currently unavailable.”
  • Deleted: Show message “This blog no longer exists or has been removed.”

Acceptance Criteria

• Anyone can view public blog content via a shareable URL.
• Unauthorized users:
  • Cannot perform like or comment actions without logging in.
  • Are prompted to log in when attempting to like or comment.
• Authorized users can interact as expected based on permissions.
• Real-time user feedback (toast/modal/message) is shown when:
  • A blog is deleted or blocked.
  • A non-logged-in user tries to like/comment.

Code Quality Guidelines

• Write clean, well-structured, and modular code.
• Reuse validation logic where possible.
• Follow existing coding patterns and project structure.

Follow-up
If you have any questions or need clarification, comment below or open a discussion before starting development.

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