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Hi Tom,

>  a. The best validation method.

you can use the built in rules, write your own or use a combination thereof.

http://book.cakephp.org/view/125/data-validation

>  b. The best group based authorisation system.

I've not found the time to get into the cakephp Auth component yet,
though that and ACL are high on my list - if you just want a simple
auth system tied to the group a user belongs to, check out:

http://bakery.cakephp.org/articles/view/obauth-component-tutorial

I've used this on a number of projects, it's basic, but might fit your
needs. If you need more then look into cake's Auth+ACL components:

http://lemoncake.wordpress.com/2007/07/19/using-authcomponent-and-acl-in-cakephp-12/
http://lemoncake.wordpress.com/2007/07/19/acl-with-groups/
http://lemoncake.wordpress.com/2007/07/15/using-aclbehavior-in-cakephp-12/

or check out this (not used but is getting good responses on the google group):

http://conseil-recherche-innovation.net/authake

happy baking!

jon

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