Thanks for the enlightenment Sam. I've also read your blog post
(http://blog.samdevore.com/archives/2007/03/05/when-open-source-bugs-
me/) and nate's blog post (http://cake.insertdesignhere.com/posts/view/
11). I can't guarantee I won't ask more idiotic questions, but I'll
try ;)

On Mar 21, 2:32 pm, "Samuel DeVore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > What is the difference between Security::hash() & md5(). What size
> > field do I need in my database for this?
>
> let's explore using documentation to find the answer to this question, shall 
> we.
>
> According tohttp://us3.php.net/md5 the md5 function in php creates
>
> "The hash is a 32-character hexadecimal number. If the optional
> raw_output is set to TRUE, then the md5 digest is instead returned in
> raw binary format with a length of 16."
>
> Now by using the cake api documentation for Security::hash  (I'll use
> the 1.2 version since that is where we are heading.  If find that
> according to
> <http://api.cakephp.org/1.2/classSecurity.html#27ea81806252a6f2420b216...>
> this uses by default sha1  (though you can specify sha256 and it falls
> back to md5)  so let's assume you go with the default...
>
> http://us3.php.net/shalets us know thathttp://us3.php.net/sha1 "The
> hash is a 40-character hexadecimal number. If the optional raw_output
> is set to TRUE, then the sha1 digest is instead returned in raw binary
> format with a length of 20."
>
> If it uses sha256 this is a little harder to find but if you use the
> link in the cake api to see the source (my what a little function this
> is ;)  you will see it uses mhash and following the documentation
> links in php.net will lead you eventually tohttp://mhash.sourceforge.net/
>
> And there ends the lesson ;)
>
> Sam D
>
> ps sorry for using your question for a snarky rude, inconsiderate
> response, but I am a grumpy old fart, and I even answered your
> question, which is rare for me ;)
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Mar 21, 12:33 pm, "nate" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > FormHelper::password doesn't have a label option, it just renders a
> > > password field.  Use the label() method.
>
> > > <?=$form->create('User', array('action' => 'register')) ?>
> > >     <?=$form->inputs(array('first_name', 'last_name', 'email',
> > > 'username', 'password'))?>
> > >     <?=$form->label('confirm_password', 'Confirm your password')?><?=
> > > $form->password('confirm_password')?>
> > > <?=$form->submit('Register')?>
>
> > >         function register() {
> > >                 if (!empty($this->data)) {
> > >                         if ($this->User->save($this->data)) {
> > >                                 // OK, everything is valid
> > >                         } else {
> > >                                 // Validation errors
> > >                                 $this->set('errorMessage', 'Please
> > > correct errors below.');
> > >                                 $this->render();
> > >                         }
> > >                 }
> > >         }
>
> > > class User extends AppModel {
> > >     function beforeValidate() {
> > >         if (!$this->exists()) {
> > >             if ($this->data['User']['confirm_password'] != 
> > > $this->data['User']['password']) {
>
> > >                $this->invalidate('confirm_password');
> > >             }
> > >         }
> > >         if (isset($this->data['User']['password']) && 
> > > !empty($this->data['User']['password'])) {
>
> > >             $this->data['User']['password'] = 
> > > Security::hash($this->data['User']['password']);
>
> > >         }
> > >         return true;
> > >     }
>
> > > }
>
> > > On Mar 21, 1:42 pm, "xhenxhe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > > > I'm new to this stuff. I've downloaded the latest 1.2 version this
> > > > morning. I want create a simple user registration form. So far I have
> > > > in my view:
>
> > > > <?=$form->create('User', array('action' => 'register'))?>
> > > > <?=$form->input('first_name')?>
> > > > <?=$form->input('last_name')?>
> > > > <?=$form->input('email')?>
> > > > <?=$form->input('username')?>
> > > > <?=$form->input('password')?>
> > > > <?=$form->password('confirm_password')?>
> > > > <?=$form->submit('Register')?>
>
> > > > I took the following function almost directly from the manual:
> > > >         function register() {
> > > >                 if (empty($this->data)) {
> > > >                         $this->render();
> > > >                 }
> > > >                 else {
> > > >                         if ($this->User->save($this->data)) {
> > > >                                 // OK, everything is valid
> > > >                         }
> > > >                         else {
> > > >                                 // Validation errors
> > > >                                 $this->set('errorMessage', 'Please 
> > > > correct errors below.');
> > > >                                 $this->render();
> > > >                         }
> > > >                 }
> > > >         }
>
> > > > I have a few questions...
> > > > 1. What option do I need to pass in the the formHelper::password
> > > > method to get a label?
> > > > 2. How would I check if my password matches the password confirmation?
> > > > 3. How do I modify my function to md5 encrypt the password before
> > > > storing it?
>
> --
> (the old fart) the advice is free, the lack of crankiness will cost you
>
> - its a fine line between a real question and an idiot
>
> http://blog.samdevore.com/archives/2007/03/05/when-open-source-bugs-me/


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