I’m looking for a skilled developer to craft a complete PHP-based web application backed by MySQL. The site must load quickly, scale smoothly across mobile and desktop, and follow modern UX best practices. Here’s what I expect: Core build • Front-end in HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript (or a lightweight framework if you prefer) with a dark/light mode toggle, subtle animations and transitions, custom icons/graphics, and an overall minimalistic aesthetic. • Back-end in PHP with clean, well-commented code, structured around secure email-and-password authentication, robust session handling, and sanitized inputs. • MySQL database schema covering users, content, and any supporting tables, with PDO or MySQLi prepared statements. Key functionality • User authentication (email & password) with password hashing, password-reset flow, and session timeout. • Admin dashboard featuring: – User management (add, edit, deactivate users) – Content management (create, update, publish/unpublish, delete) • Full CRUD operations exposed through both the public interface and admin panel. • SEO-friendly markup (semantic HTML, meta tags, clean URLs). • Responsive layout optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop breakpoints. Quality & extras • Form validation on both client and server sides. • Fast-loading assets, compressed images, and minimized scripts/styles. • Clear setup instructions (environment prerequisites, database import, config keys). • Source files delivered via Git or zipped folder, ready for deployment. A mid-sized budget lets us go a bit deeper, so please include: • Wireframes or visual mockups before coding begins. • A short test plan or checklist I can run through on delivery. If you have questions on scope, tech choices, or timeline, feel free to ask—otherwise I’m excited to see your approach and get this project underway.