Build a Login and Registration System with PHP
A Practical Guide to Secure User Authentication with PHP, MySQL, and Sessions
Master PHP authentication with this hands-on guide. Build secure login and registration systems using PHP, MySQL, and sessions. Includes complete source code and security best practices.
About This Book
Quick Overview
Master PHP authentication with this hands-on guide. Build secure login and registration systems using PHP, MySQL, and sessions. Includes complete source code and security best practices.
Key Topics Covered
- PHP authentication systems
- MySQL database design
- PDO and prepared statements
- Password hashing and security
- Session management and security
- User registration and validation
- Login form implementation
- Access control and authorization
- Input validation and sanitization
- SQL injection prevention
- XSS attack prevention
- CSRF protection
- Password reset functionality
- Email integration
- Security best practices
- Production deployment
- Error handling and logging
Who Should Read This Book
PHP developers learning authentication systems, Web developers building secure applications, Intermediate programmers wanting security expertise, Students studying web development and PHP, Developers migrating from other authentication methods, Freelancers building client authentication systems, Anyone creating user-based web applications
Prerequisites
Basic PHP syntax and programming concepts, HTML form handling fundamentals, MySQL database basics, Understanding of HTTP and web development principles, Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts
Table of Contents
About This Publication
This comprehensive guide teaches you to build secure, production-ready authentication systems using PHP, MySQL, and modern security practices. Through hands-on development, you'll create a complete user management system while mastering essential PHP security techniques. Starting with environment setup and database design, you'll progressively build registration forms, login functionality, session management, and user dashboards. Each chapter focuses on practical implementation while emphasizing security best practices and modern PHP development standards. You'll learn to implement password hashing, prevent SQL injection attacks, manage sessions securely, validate user input effectively, and deploy authentication systems safely. The book includes complete source code, troubleshooting guides, and advanced features like password reset functionality. By completion, you'll have built a fully functional authentication system and gained the knowledge to implement secure user management in any PHP project. The practical approach ensures you understand not just how to build these systems, but why each security measure matters and how to adapt the code for your specific needs.
Book Details
- Format
- File Size
- 2.1 MB
- Chapters
- 11
- Code Examples
- 99
- Exercises
- 99
- Difficulty Level
- beginner
- Reading Time
- 16-20
Special Features
• Complete hands-on PHP authentication system build • Step-by-step tutorials with full source code examples • Modern PHP security practices and industry standards • Comprehensive database design and PDO implementation • Production-ready code following PSR standards • Security-first approach with vulnerability prevention • Complete source code provided in appendices • Troubleshooting guides for common development issues • Password reset and email integration tutorials • Deployment considerations and best practices • Integration guides for Google reCAPTCHA and libraries • Real-world examples applicable to any PHP project
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