https://github.com/ashawkat/oop-php-authentication-system

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• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/ashawkat/oop-php-authentication-system
• Owner: ashawkat
• Created: 2013-07-11T23:02:24.000Z (almost 13 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2025-11-28T20:16:49.000Z (7 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-12-20T07:41:45.361Z (6 months ago)
• Language: PHP
• Size: 96.7 KB
• Stars: 13
• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 16
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# OOP PHP Authentication System

A robust, object-oriented PHP authentication system featuring user registration, login, and session management. Recently modernized with a sleek UI and improved security practices.

## Features

-   **Object-Oriented Design**: Built using PHP classes for modularity and maintainability.

-   **Secure Authentication**:

    -   User Registration and Login.

    -   Session Management.

    -   Password Hashing (MD5 - *Note: Consider upgrading to `password_hash` for production*).

-   **Modern UI**:

    -   **Bootstrap 5**: Utilizes the latest Bootstrap 5 via CDN for responsive design.

    -   **Custom Typography**: Uses 'Plus Jakarta Sans' for a modern, clean look.

    -   **Enhanced UX**: Floating labels, card-based layouts, and smooth transitions.

-   **Client-Side Validation**:

    -   Real-time form validation using vanilla JavaScript.

    -   User-friendly error messages (no annoying alerts).

    -   Email format and password strength checks.

## Requirements

-   PHP 8.0 or higher.

-   MySQL Database.

-   Web Server (Apache/Nginx) or PHP built-in server.

## Installation & Setup

1.  **Clone the Repository**

    ```bash

    git clone 

    cd oop-php-authentication-system

    ```

2.  **Database Setup**

    -   Create a new MySQL database named `oop_log_mod`.

    -   Import the provided SQL file:

        ```bash

        mysql -u root -p oop_log_mod < users.sql

        ```

3.  **Configuration**

    -   Open `include/db_config.php`.

    -   Update the database credentials to match your environment.

    -   **For MAMP Users**:

        ```php

        define('DB_PASSWORD', 'root'); // Default MAMP password

        // ...

        $this->connection = new mysqli(DB_SERVER, DB_USERNAME, DB_PASSWORD, DB_DATABASE, 8889, '/Applications/MAMP/tmp/mysql/mysql.sock');

        ```

4.  **Run the Application**

    -   **Using PHP Built-in Server**:

        ```bash

        php -S localhost:8000

        ```

        Access at: `http://localhost:8888/login.php`

    -   **Using MAMP/XAMPP**:

        Place the folder in `htdocs` and access via your local server URL (e.g., `http://localhost:8888/oop-php-authentication-system/login.php`).

## Folder Structure

-   `assets/`: CSS and JavaScript files.

    -   `css/style.css`: Custom styles and overrides.

    -   `js/script.js`: Form validation logic.

-   `include/`: PHP classes and partials.

    -   `class.user.php`: Core user logic.

    -   `db_config.php`: Database connection settings.

    -   `header.php` & `footer.php`: Shared layout files.

-   `login.php`: User login page.

-   `registration.php`: User registration page.

-   `home.php`: Protected dashboard page.

## Credits

Original tutorial by [Adnan for W3Programmers](https://www.w3programmers.com/login-and-registration-using-oop/).

Refactored and modernized by [Adnan](https://adnanshawkat.me).