What resources or tutorials are available for beginners to learn about encryption techniques for password storage in PHP applications?

When storing passwords in PHP applications, it is crucial to use encryption techniques to secure sensitive user data. One common method is to use the password_hash() function to securely hash passwords before storing them in the database. Additionally, using a unique salt for each password can further enhance security.

// Generate a secure hash of the password
$hashed_password = password_hash($password, PASSWORD_DEFAULT);

// Store the hashed password in the database
// INSERT INTO users (username, password) VALUES ('$username', '$hashed_password');