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WHAT (optional)

• Account activation resources: Implementing account activation functionality in a Rails application, typically after a user registers on the platform. The user will receive an activation email that includes a link to activate their account.

HOW

-Create an Account Activation migration:
-Add an activation_digest column and an activated boolean column to the users table
-Create a UserMailer for sending the activation email

• in the UsersController to handle the activation request.
• in the UsersController to handle the activation request.

WHY (optional)

• Reason for account activation:
  -Account activation is a crucial security feature that ensures the legitimacy of a user's email address and prevents fraudulent or bot sign-ups. It adds an additional layer of security and confirms that the user owns the email address provided during registration.

Notes (Kiến thức tìm hiểu thêm)

-When setting up email functionality in production, ensure that you have configured an SMTP server correctly (like Gmail, SendGrid, or Mailtrap). Production environments often require different configuration settings for email sending.

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