html - Convert a 'login.php' page with form and error checking into a dropdown login instead -

i've login.php page has small form , reasonable amount of php error control / validation.

there 2 items in header, 1 login , 1 register. of both redirect user next page can login etc.

i read article improving user experience , using jquery drop down login box this.

this type of thing i'm after

i wanted advice before started hacking code apart. i'd keep form style have, validation , php is.

is case of putting code login.php header include , modifying css display visible?

many in advance.

ps, may suggest try first , ask lost 4 hours work yesterday because didn't ask advice first :)

edit: so, copied , edited code slightlyt login form appears in header, validation still working, login still works guess css / jquery needs worked on work

you have create form inside dropdown, , send input login.php. like:

<form method="post" action="login.php">     <input type="text" name="username" />     <input type="password" name="password" />     <input type="submit" value="login" /> </form> 

when user submits form, data sent login.php, perform validation , redirect user corresponding page.

copy form.