I’d like to put together an easy back end to an existing site (static) that allows registration, user management with permission levels and file uploads / downloads based on permissions.
Lightweight would be ideal, I don’t need much and there isn’t any chance of it being upgraded (as in functionality added). I thought about CodeIgnitor, Zend or other frameworks, but a framework seems overkill for such a simple project. I guess the fanciest I’d need is the ability to manage users and files (edit permissions, activate/de-activate users, remove or assign files to be viewable to a group).
I have no problems writing this myself, or even doing the bulk of it. However, I’d rather not re-invent the wheel if I don’t have to. Even pointing me to some well written, secure libraries would be much appreciated! (OOP if possible, secure, using prepared statements / PDO or something along those lines would be perfect).
I greatly appreciate any tips, advice or even criticism. Thanks!