From Zero to Platform: Build Your Own GitHub-Level Login System with NextAuth and Casdoor
Many developers are puzzled by the complexity of modern authentication: why not just add a password column to the user table? This article demystifies the process, starting with understanding NextAuth Providers, delving into the necessity of OAuth 2.0, and providing a step-by-step guide on how to evolve from a simple self-hosted auth service to a unified identity platform like GitHub or Google using Casdoor, allowing multiple third-party apps to connect.
Stop Mixing Code and User Uploads! The Ultimate Guide to a Secure and Scalable PHP MVC Project Structure
When building a PHP MVC project, correctly handling publicly accessible user uploads like images and videos is a critical security and architectural challenge. This article guides you from a standard MVC directory structure to understanding why physically separating the user uploads directory from the application code is the best practice for security, clean version control, and future scalability. We'll unveil the definitive directory structure recommended by DP@lib00 and delve into the core engineering principle behind it: Separation of Concerns.