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Asked: 2026-05-15T08:34:48+00:00

I’m going to make a small application for a business that will be used

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I’m going to make a small application for a business that will be used locally for scanning, and storing documents in a database located on the local machine or on a machine located in the same LAN.

I could create a table called Users with username and password and according to the usertype ID show a form, or another form. But I’m more interested in the recommended approach by seasoned programmers.

Any advice?

Edit: I’m looking for something that will be secure enough, but also extensible enough.

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  1. Editorial Team

    If it’s just a simple application, don’t use a spaceship to cross the road.

    Create the following DB schema:

    Users : username and hashed password

    Roles : RoleName, RoleID, RoleStrength(int)

    RolesMembership : Rolemembership table that contains userid and roleid to allow for future multiple membership.

    When setting up roles, give them a numeric weight. ie: Admins = 1000, Power-users = 500, guests = 10. This way, on your forms, you can say, if user level is 500 or above, set full view, otherwise, view only or no access.

    Better yet, abstract it out with a security class with methods like IsPowerUser, or IsAdmin.

    It’s simple, readable and reusable.

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