[ZarrarPeshimam]

Description:

This PR implements the changes described in the assigned issue to improve the Landing Page experience for both logged-in and unregistered users.

Close issue: #76

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Changes Introduced:

• Added userInfo check on the Landing Page using /api/userinfo to determine the user’s authentication status on mount.

• Updated Start Contest button behavior:

  • Navigates to /home if the user is logged in.
  • Navigates to /login if the user is not logged in.
  • Button stays disabled until the rules checkbox is accepted.

• Replaced the “Start Registration” button in the header with a rectangular blue badge showing
  ✔ Logged in as [username] when the user is authenticated (includes a tick icon on the left).

• Added console logs to assist with debugging the authentication flow.

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Why This Matters:

• Creates a smoother user flow from Landing Page → Contest.
• Prevents unregistered users from being stuck after pressing Start Contest.
• Makes contest entry behavior consistent with authentication status.
• Provides immediate visual feedback to logged-in users with a clear “Logged in as” label.

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Preview:

• ✅ When logged in: clicking Start Contest goes directly to /home.
• 🔒 When not logged in: clicking Start Contest redirects to /login (with register option available).
• 🖌 Header now shows a blue rectangular badge with tick + username instead of “Start Registration”.

bandicam.2025-09-11.12-30-52-416.mp4

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Testing Steps:

1. Log in → Visit Landing Page → Accept rules → Click Start Contest → Confirm navigation to /home.
2. Log out → Visit Landing Page → Accept rules → Click Start Contest → Confirm navigation to /login.
3. Observe header badge correctly shows username and tick when logged in.

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@swarooppatilx, Please review my PR!!

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