Developing your own php framework: the journey with Larapio

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Recently, I came across a common dilemma among developers: the desire to create something new, but with the awareness that the market is already saturated with mature and robust solutions. It was then that I decided to embark on the creation of Larapio, a simple framework, but built with the most advanced features PHP today offers.

Larapio was born with the maxim: "Every developer must develop his own framework, but never use it." The idea behind this phrase is that by developing a framework, you gain a deeper understanding of language and development techniques, but in practice it is wiser to use established and widely tested frameworks on the market.

To start the construction of Larapio, I used Composer, an indispensable tool for managing dependencies in PHP projects. With the composer, I could easily integrate libraries and packages that are essential for the development of a modern framework. The first step was to create the composer.json file to define the initial project facilities:

<code class="json">{ "name": "framework/larapio", "description": "Um framework simples para trabalhar com projetos pequenos", "type": "library", "require": { "php": "^7.4", "psr/container": "^1.0", "psr/http-message": "^1.0", "psr/http-server-middleware": "^1.0" }, "autoload": { "psr-4": { "Larapio\\": "src/" } } }</code>

After setting up composer.json , I executed the composer install Command to install all necessary dependencies. This allowed me to focus on implementing Larapio's features without worrying about the management of external libraries.

Larapio's first Commit was dedicated to the abstraction of the central idea of ​​the framework. Here, I used modern patterns and techniques such as the inversion of control (IOC), dependencies injection (DI) and the use of middleware. These concepts are fundamental to create a modular and flexible framework.

With the composer, I could easily add and manage packages such as PSR Container, which facilitates the implementation of dependency injection, and PSR HTTP Message, which standardizes HTTP messaging, essential for a modern framework.

The advantage of using composer in this project is evident: it simplifies dependency management, allows easy updates and ensures that all required libraries are available and compatible with the PHP version I am using. In addition, the PHP developer community, which often uses composer, offers a wide range of packages that can be integrated into Larapio, enriching their functionality.

In short, the creation of Larapio was an enriching experience that allowed me to profoundly explore PHP and its abilities. The use of composer was crucial for the organization and efficient development of the project. Although I probably never use Larapio in production, the development journey brought me a valuable knowledge and a new perspective on software construction.

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