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PhpApp: PHP Web Application Template

A comprehensive PHP web application template with built-in user authentication, role-based access control (RBAC), and complete user management system. PhpApp provides a solid foundation for building business applications quickly.

Overview

PhpApp is a full-featured PHP application template that includes all the essential components for building secure, multi-user web applications. From user authentication to role management and business features, PhpApp provides a production-ready foundation that can be extended for various business use cases.

Features

  • User Authentication:

    • Secure user registration and login
    • Email verification
    • Password reset and recovery
    • Session management

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC):

    • Define custom user roles
    • Permission-based feature access
    • User role assignment and management

  • User Management:

    • User profiles with customizable information
    • User settings and preferences
    • Admin user management panel
    • User activity tracking

  • Business Features:

    • Customer management system
    • Sales management tools
    • Inventory management
    • Reporting and analytics
    • Real-time notifications
    • Interactive dashboard

  • User Interface:

    • Responsive design for all devices
    • Intuitive navigation
    • User-friendly forms
    • Dashboard with key metrics

Tech Stack

  • Backend: PHP - Server-side scripting language
  • Database: MySQL/MariaDB - Relational database
  • Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript - Standard web technologies
  • Framework: Vanilla PHP (can be extended with frameworks like Laravel or Symfony)
  • Security: Password hashing, prepared statements, session management

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • PHP (v7.4 or higher)
  • MySQL/MariaDB database
  • Web server (Apache or Nginx)
  • Composer (optional, for dependency management)

Installation

  1. Clone the repository:

    Terminal window
    git clone https://github.com/Abdulkareemoj/phpapp.git
    cd phpapp

  2. Set up your database:

    Terminal window
    # Create database and import schema
    mysql -u root -p < database.sql

  3. Configure environment:

    Terminal window
    cp config.example.php config.php
    # Edit config.php with your database credentials

  4. Run the application:

    • Place files in your web server’s document root
    • Access via http://localhost/phpapp

  5. Default admin credentials:

    • Username: admin
    • Password: password (change immediately)

Security Recommendations

  • Change default admin credentials immediately
  • Use HTTPS for production
  • Implement proper input validation and sanitization
  • Keep dependencies and PHP updated
  • Use strong password hashing (bcrypt)
  • Enable CSRF protection

Customization

PhpApp is designed to be easily customizable. You can:

  • Add new pages and features
  • Customize styling and layout
  • Extend role and permission system
  • Integrate with external APIs
  • Add custom business logic