98 - Testing the Login Endpoint

app/Http/Controllers/Auth/LoginController.php

@@ -3,37 +3,19 @@
 namespace App\Http\Controllers\Auth;
 
 use App\Http\Controllers\Controller;
+use Illuminate\Support\Facades\Auth;
 use Illuminate\Foundation\Auth\AuthenticatesUsers;
 
 class LoginController extends Controller
 {
-    /*
-    |--------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    | Login Controller
-    |--------------------------------------------------------------------------
-    |
-    | This controller handles authenticating users for the application and
-    | redirecting them to your home screen. The controller uses a trait
-    | to conveniently provide its functionality to your applications.
-    |
-    */
-
-    use AuthenticatesUsers;
-
-    /**
-     * Where to redirect users after login.
-     *
-     * @var string
-     */
-    protected $redirectTo = '/home';
-
-    /**
-     * Create a new controller instance.
-     *
-     * @return void
-     */
-    public function __construct()
+    public function login()
     {
-        $this->middleware('guest', ['except' => 'logout']);
+        if (! Auth::attempt(request(['email', 'password']))) {
+            return redirect('/login')->withErrors([
+                'email' => ['These credentials do not match our records.'],
+            ]);
+        }
+
+        return redirect('/backstage/concerts');
     }
 }