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crane/crane
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Crane - slim and secure

v0.2.9(8mo ago)262MITPHPPHP >=7.0.0

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Crane
=====

[](#crane)

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Quick Start Guide: Routing HTTP Requests in Crane PHP Framework
===============================================================

[](#quick-start-guide-routing-http-requests-in-crane-php-framework)

Introduction
------------

[](#introduction)

Crane is a lightweight and secure PHP framework designed for minimalists who prioritize security. It can run in any hosting environment and provides a simple way to route HTTP requests. This guide will walk you through the basics of setting up routes, handling requests and responses, and using middleware.

Installation
------------

[](#installation)

First, install Crane via Composer:

```
composer require crane/crane
```

Configuration
-------------

[](#configuration)

Create a `config.php` file in your project root to store environment variables (optional but recommended):

```