How can PHP developers ensure secure password management when integrating .htaccess and MySQL databases for user authentication?

To ensure secure password management when integrating .htaccess and MySQL databases for user authentication, PHP developers should hash passwords before storing them in the database and use prepared statements to prevent SQL injection attacks. They should also enforce strong password requirements and regularly update passwords with password reset functionality. 

// Hashing password before storing in the database
$password = password_hash($_POST['password'], PASSWORD_DEFAULT);

// Using prepared statements to prevent SQL injection
$stmt = $pdo->prepare("INSERT INTO users (username, password) VALUES (:username, :password)");
$stmt->bindParam(':username', $_POST['username']);
$stmt->bindParam(':password', $password);
$stmt->execute();

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PHP .htaccess MySQL password management user authentication

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