12. Authenticating Users

Implementing a framework that allows users to register (and log in) is one of the most common tasks for Web developers. Pages in the site are divided into those that are publicly accessible and those that require users to log in. A set of registration and log-in pages allows users to get through the barriers and access the pages requiring authentication. Creating a user authentication framework is the centerpiece of this lesson. Thanks to a series of Dreamweaver server behaviors, creating an authentication framework is much easier than you might think.

In this lesson, you’ll create a complete registration and log-in system, taking into account both when things go right and when they go awry.