gistfile1.rb

    def authenticate
        if request.post?
            if params[:password] == 'sbk6JQ5wKCHr'
                session[:authenticated] = true
                respond_to do |format|
                    format.json { head :ok }
                end

            else
                respond_to do |format|
                    format.json { head :no_content }
                end
            end
        else
            render "login"
        end

    end