[DX-1097] Update SessionState protobuf documentation to include BasicAuthData and example hash algorithms

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Update SessionState protobuf documentation to include BasicAuthData and example hash algorithms

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Description

• Added detailed documentation for BasicAuthData within the SessionState protobuf, including fields and example hashing algorithms.
• Clarified that basic_auth_data contains a hashed password and the hashing method, enhancing the understanding of basic auth data handling.

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rich-plugins-data-structures.md Enhanced SessionState Protobuf Documentation with BasicAuthData Details tyk-docs/content/plugins/supported-languages/rich-plugins/rich-plugins-data-structures.md Added a detailed description for BasicAuthData in the SessionState protobuf documentation. Updated the basic_auth_data section to clarify it contains a hashed password and the hashing method used. Included examples of hashing algorithms. +22/-2

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PR Description updated to latest commit (a2c7a3a)

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⏱️ Estimated effort to review [1-5]	2, because the PR mainly involves documentation updates, which are generally quicker to review than code changes. However, ensuring the accuracy of the documentation and its consistency with the actual implementation requires careful attention.
🧪 Relevant tests	No
🔍 Possible issues	No
🔒 Security concerns	No

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Enhancement	Add examples of hash values and hashing algorithms to the BasicAuthData documentation. Consider adding examples of hash values for the password field and specific hashing algorithms for the hash field to provide clearer guidance for users on how to format their data. tyk-docs/content/plugins/supported-languages/rich-plugins/rich-plugins-data-structures.md [320-323] ```yaml "basicAuthData": { - "password": "a_hashed_password_presentation", - "hash": "the_hashing_algorithm_used_to_hash_the_password" + "password": "example_hashed_password_with_bcrypt", + "hash": "bcrypt" } </details></td></tr><tr><td> <details><summary>Add a table of contents for better document navigation.</summary> ___ **To improve the readability and accessibility of the documentation, consider adding a table <br>of contents at the beginning of the document. This would help users quickly navigate to <br>sections of interest, especially in a long document.** [tyk-docs/content/plugins/supported-languages/rich-plugins/rich-plugins-data-structures.md [223]](https://github.com/TykTechnologies/tyk-docs/pull/4324/files#diff-145c1da09aa93cd7b1fbd3d9c15f65dbc8f633eaac8461743fbe2fe98dd81037R223-R223) ```diff -This section contains a hashed representation of the basic auth password and the hashing method used. +[Table of Contents] +- SessionState +- BasicAuthData +- JWTData +...
	Maintainability	Use consistent terminology for "hashing algorithm" in the documentation. To maintain consistency and clarity in the documentation, consider using a consistent term for "hashing algorithm" or "hashing method" throughout the document. This helps in avoiding confusion among readers. tyk-docs/content/plugins/supported-languages/rich-plugins/rich-plugins-data-structures.md [223] -This section contains a hashed representation of the basic auth password and the hashing method used. +This section contains a hashed representation of the basic auth password and the hashing algorithm used.
Add a contribution guide to encourage community involvement in documentation updates. To ensure the documentation remains relevant and useful, consider adding a note or section that guides users on how to contribute updates or corrections. This could include a link to the repository or instructions on submitting issues or pull requests. tyk-docs/content/plugins/supported-languages/rich-plugins/rich-plugins-data-structures.md [224] -For further details see [BasicAuthData](#basicauthdata-coprocess_session_stateproto). +For further details see [BasicAuthData](#basicauthdata-coprocess_session_stateproto). If you have suggestions for improvements or corrections, please see our contribution guidelines [here](#).
Security	Recommend secure hashing algorithms in the BasicAuthData section for better security. For the BasicAuthData section, it's beneficial to mention the security implications of choosing a hashing algorithm and to recommend using secure, modern algorithms like bcrypt or Argon2. tyk-docs/content/plugins/supported-languages/rich-plugins/rich-plugins-data-structures.md [332] -Name of the hashing algorithm used to hash the password, e.g. *bcrypt*, *Argon2*. +Name of the hashing algorithm used to hash the password. It's recommended to use secure, modern algorithms like *bcrypt* or *Argon2* for enhanced security.

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