Open Authentication means an authentication system which will allow users to share their private resources in a site without using their user name and password. The requests are received from all types of devices to a remote application or web service for processing of information.

Nowadays requests are not only from standard computers but also from many types of mobile devices like smart cards, mobile phones, laptops etc. So, using Open Authentication can make these devices  strong authentication devices.

What is the need for Oauth?

If it is possible to implement an authentication protocol for less than $10 then it will reduce the possibility of credit card fraud, it can reduce the cost of merchants, card associations and finally consumers.
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Magento is an Open Source Software which is specially made for E-commerce websites. It is very easy to install and maintain a Magento website as Magento CMS has an effective admin panel at the back-end.

Magento – Overview: Multiple website concept is the soul feature of Magento. Multiple websites can be controlled from one administrative panel using a single database.  It allows store owners to maintain stores on different URLs and display the same products in all the URLs or site specific products.

Magento provides the option to let customers compare products in order to buy the most suitable one. Design can be easily integrated in Magento, which is developed using Zend framework for code effectiveness. READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>

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Zikula is an Open Source, PHP-based Application Framework. It allows developers to create feature-rich, interactive websites which can be maintained through a comprehensive and easy-to-use administrator panel that requires little to no HTML knowledge. The administrator interface is browser based and is therefore easily accessible and simple to use.

Zikula and PostNuke: Originally,  Zikula was known by the name – PostNuke. Version 8 of PostNuke was released as Zikula Version 1 in July 2008.  The latest stable release in Zikula is Zikula V 1.2.3 – this was released on April 20, 2010.

Zikula – Features: Zikula can be used to develop just about any kind of website, right from a standalone weblog to a  multi-featured website like an e-commerce site.  READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>

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Search Google on the topic “php security”, you will come across a great article in Security Tips. We would like to share the valuable tips inspired from that article. This post discusses about the most common security vulnerabilities along with some standard best practices in php coding.

PHP is the most popular web programming languages in use today due in large part to the fact that it is a highly flexible syntax that can perform many functions while working flawlessly in conjunction with HTML. It is relatively easy to learn for beginners and is also powerful enough for advanced users. It works exceptionally well with open source tools, such as the Apache web server and MySQL database. In other words, its versatility is unsurpassed when compared to other scripting languages, making it the language of choice for many programmers. READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>

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With a large sector of websites being developed using Content Management Systems, it is of utmost importance for website owners and developers to choose the right CMS for their needs. The wide range of Content Management Systems available today, however, make it a daunting prospect to choose the right CMS.

Some factors to take into account while choosing a CMS are :

• Simple Installation
• User friendly and comprehensive admin panel
• Availability of plugins and modules for extended functionality
• Simple template manipulation
• Helpful user community

Why Joomla? Joomla is designed in such a way that it can be set up easily even by a novice user. All credits to its  simple and quick  installation process, Joomla is the best recommended CMS for anyone who wants to build a site in just a few minutes. This CMS offers a large number of extensions that are available to users from the Joomla Extension Directory, considered to be the true power of Joomla. READ THE FULL ARTICLE >>

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