How can I use Rails/Devise without a database?

Question

I am creating a Rails app that does not use a database. Instead, the model is managed using a Ruby API that wraps a legacy system.

I have a Ruby call that will allow me to validate a username/password combination. Is it possible to use Devise (or some other off-the-shelf authentication solution) in this case?

My hope is that I can override a few methods in Devise and still get many of the benefits.

Peter.

Answer 1

it is possible.

You may override the default authentication and use a remote service with Devise and Warden.

This blog post gives you details how:

http://4trabes.com/2012/10/31/remote-authentication-with-devise/

Let us know how it goes...

Good luck