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arkham-dev/framework
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A lightweight, modern PHP framework built from scratch with MVC architecture, database wizard, and powerful developer tools

v1.5.2(9mo ago)2621MITTwigPHP >=8.1

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Arkham PHP Framework
====================

[](#arkham-php-framework)

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**Arkham** is a lightweight, modern PHP framework built from scratch following MVC architecture principles. It provides developers with essential tools for rapid web application development while maintaining simplicity and performance.

🚀 Features
----------

[](#-features)

- **MVC Architecture**: Clean separation of concerns with Models, Views, and Controllers
- **Database Wizard**: Interactive setup wizard for database configuration and table creation
- **Query Builder**: Intuitive fluent interface for database operations
- **Twig Integration**: Powerful templating engine for dynamic views
- **Fast Routing**: High-performance routing system powered by FastRoute
- **Multiple Database Support**: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and SQL Server
- **Auto-Setup**: Automatic framework initialization and configuration
- **PHPUnit Testing**: Built-in testing framework support
- **Composer Ready**: PSR-4 autoloading and Composer integration

📋 Requirements
--------------

[](#-requirements)

- PHP 8.1 or higher
- Composer
- Web server (Apache, Nginx, or built-in PHP server)
- Database server (optional - SQLite works out of the box)

🔧 Installation
--------------

[](#-installation)

### Via Composer (Recommended)

[](#via-composer-recommended)

```
(recommended)
composer init
composer require arkham-dev/framework

or

composer create-project arkham-dev/framework my-app
cd my-app
php -S localhost:8000 -t public
```

### Manual Installation

[](#manual-installation)

```
git clone https://github.com/JosueIsOffline/Arkham.git my-app
cd my-app
composer install
php -S localhost:8000 -t public
```

🏁 Quick Start
-------------

[](#-quick-start)

### 1. Initial Setup

[](#1-initial-setup)

When you first visit your application, Arkham will automatically redirect you to the Database Setup Wizard:

```
http://localhost:8000

```

The wizard will guide you through:

- Database connection configuration
- Database creation
- Table and field setup
- Configuration file generation

### 2. Create Your First Controller

[](#2-create-your-first-controller)

```