I think the manual sums it up pretty nicely: "Realize that ACL is not the same as authentication. ACL is what happens after a user has been authenticated. Although the two are usually used in concert, it's important to realize the difference between knowing who someone is (authentication) and knowing what they can do (ACL). "
On Aug 20, 5:56 pm, cem <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all ; > > I am a newbie who tries to understand the basics for now . The thing > is suppose that I want to build a web app which has multiple user > types . Like premium member regular member admin etc . Which isthe > best method to authenticate users ? ACL or the Auth component . I am > aboutto solve the logic of the ACL with database . But which one would > you use ? --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CakePHP" group. To post to this group, send email to cake-php@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/cake-php?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
