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avoutic/web-framework
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A lightweight, secure-by-default PHP microframework built on Slim – providing Laravel-like features (ORM, authentication, migrations, caching) without the bloat. Perfect for building REST APIs and small-to-medium PHP applications.

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WebFramework
============

[](#webframework)

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**A lightweight, secure-by-default PHP microframework built on Slim – providing Laravel-like features (ORM, authentication, migrations, caching) without the bloat.**

WebFramework is a companion framework that extends the [Slim Framework](https://www.slimframework.com/) with a cohesive set of services for database management, ORM, caching, authentication, middleware, templating, and more. Perfect for developers who love Slim's simplicity but need full-featured components for building modern PHP applications and REST APIs.

Why WebFramework?
-----------------

[](#why-webframework)

- **Lightweight PHP Framework**: Built on Slim's minimal foundation, WebFramework adds only what you need
- **Laravel Alternative**: Get Laravel-like features (ORM, migrations, auth) without the heavy footprint
- **Slim Framework ORM**: Built-in Entity/Repository pattern for database operations
- **Slim Framework Authentication**: Complete user management flows (registration, login, password reset, email verification)
- **Secure-by-Default**: Security best practices built into the framework
- **PSR-7/PSR-15 Compliant**: Modern PHP standards throughout
- **Perfect for REST APIs**: Ideal for building lightweight PHP APIs and microservices

### WebFramework vs Laravel vs Slim

[](#webframework-vs-laravel-vs-slim)

FeatureSlimWebFrameworkLaravelLearning CurveLowLowMedium-HighFootprintMinimalLightweightHeavyORM❌ Manual✅ Built-in✅ EloquentMigrations❌ Manual✅ Built-in✅ Built-inAuthentication❌ Manual✅ Built-in✅ Built-inCaching❌ Manual✅ Built-in✅ Built-inQueueing❌ Manual✅ Built-in✅ Built-inBest ForAPIs, MicroservicesSmall-Medium Apps, APIsLarge Applications**Use WebFramework if**: You want Slim's simplicity with Laravel's convenience, or you're building a small-to-medium application that doesn't need Laravel's full feature set.

Quick Start
-----------

[](#quick-start)

### Installation

[](#installation)

Install WebFramework via Composer:

```
composer require avoutic/web-framework
```

Or start with a skeleton project:

```
composer create-project avoutic/web-framework-skeleton
```

See the [Installation Guide](INSTALL.md) for detailed setup instructions.

### Example: Building a REST API

[](#example-building-a-rest-api)

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