What are some alternative approaches to handling user authentication and data sharing within frames using PHP?

When handling user authentication and data sharing within frames using PHP, one alternative approach is to implement a token-based authentication system. This involves generating a unique token for each user session, passing it between frames, and validating it on the server side to authenticate the user and share data securely.

// Generate a unique token for the user session
$token = bin2hex(random_bytes(16));

// Store the token in a session variable
$_SESSION['token'] = $token;

// Pass the token between frames using GET parameters or hidden form fields
echo '<iframe src="frame.php?token=' . $token . '"></iframe>';

// Validate the token on the server side to authenticate the user
if(isset($_GET['token']) && $_GET['token'] == $_SESSION['token']) {
    // User is authenticated, proceed with data sharing
} else {
    // Invalid token, handle authentication failure
}