how to create members pages???

[kbrdbryan]

I'd like to design a page where members can log in and edit their profiles. much like myspace or facebook, or any others. I'm not sure where to begin. I've notices alot of thos pages use php, but how? what are the basics? please help

[pulpfiction]

Check out this link, it gives a complete process for a login page in PHP..http://www.free2code.net/plugins/articles/read.php?id=99

[Skemcin]

I think there is a little more information needed here.First, understand that a "member page" would require you to have a database of "members" that would contain some profile information - username, password, fullname, email address - at a minimum.Second, you'll need to understand a scripting language and how it connects to a database through an Open Database Connection (ODBC). The scripting language will be used to send requests (loggin in, adding and updating information) to and from the database.There is a lot involved in doing this correctly and securely, I've not mentioned SSL.Action Steps:a.) http://www.w3schools.com/sql/b.) http://www.w3schools.com/asp/ or http://www.w3schools.com/php/ or http://livedocs.macromedia.com/coldfusion/7/c.) select a database to use (sql, mysql, oracle, and -god forbid- access).Once you have an understanding these concepts you should have an idea how to put together your member page.

[kbrdbryan]

Thanks for the suggestions, I'm checking out the provided links now, if anyone else has any suggestions for security, easy or neat ways to create log-ins and member pages, or any other info please let me know Thanks!Bryan