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[Framework](/categories/framework) 4. / 5. huckabuild/huckabuild ActiveProject[Framework](/categories/framework) huckabuild/huckabuild ===================== A modern PHP CMS with SQLite v0.1.0(1y ago)08MITLattePHP ^8.1 Since Mar 26Pushed 1y ago1 watchersCompare [ Source](https://github.com/sam-huckaby/huckabuild)[ Packagist](https://packagist.org/packages/huckabuild/huckabuild)[ RSS](/packages/huckabuild-huckabuild/feed)WikiDiscussions main Synced 1mo ago READMEChangelog (5)Dependencies (9)Versions (6)Used By (0) Huckabuild CMS ============== [](#huckabuild-cms) Huckabuild is a modern PHP Content Management System built with SQLite, designed to be lightweight, fast, and developer-friendly. 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Navigate to your project directory: ``` cd my-huckabuild-site ``` 2. The installation process will automatically create a `.env` file from `.env.example`. Make sure to review and update the environment variables as needed. 3. Start the development server: ``` composer dev ``` Your Huckabuild site should now be running at `http://localhost:8000` Quick Start ----------- [](#quick-start) ### Initial Setup [](#initial-setup) After installation, you'll need to: 1. Configure your database settings in `.env` 2. Run database migrations (if any): ``` php huckabuild migrate ``` ### Common Commands [](#common-commands) - Start development server: `composer dev` - Create a new page: `php huckabuild make:page` - Create a new template: `php huckabuild make:template` > **Note:** Make sure you're running all commands from the root directory of your Huckabuild installation. Project Structure ----------------- [](#project-structure) ``` huckabuild/ ├── app/ # Application core files │ ├── Controllers/ # Request handlers │ ├── Models/ # Database models │ └── Middleware/ # Request/Response middleware ├── public/ # Web server root directory │ └── index.php # Application entry point ├── resources/ # Frontend resources │ └── views/ # Latte templates │ ├── admin/ # Admin panel templates │ ├── layouts/ # Base layout templates │ └── pages/ # Public page templates ├── config/ # Configuration files ├── database/ # Database files and migrations ├── storage/ # File uploads and cache ├── tests/ # Test files ├── .env # Environment configuration ├── .env.example # Example environment configuration └── composer.json # PHP dependencies and scripts ``` Development ----------- [](#development) ### Local Development Server [](#local-development-server) Start the local development server using: ``` composer dev ``` ### Key Directories [](#key-directories) - **app/**: Contains the core application code - **public/**: The only directory that should be publicly accessible - **resources/**: Contains frontend assets, views, and templates - **routes/**: Contains all route definitions and URL mappings ### Common Gotchas [](#common-gotchas) 1. **Permissions**: Ensure the `storage/` directory is writable by your web server 2. **SQLite Database**: By default, the SQLite database file is stored in `database/`. Make sure this directory is writable 3. **Environment Variables**: Always check `.env` file exists and is properly configured 4. **URL Rewriting**: Ensure your web server is configured to handle URL rewriting for clean URLs Contributing ------------ [](#contributing) We welcome contributions to Huckabuild! Here's how you can help: 1. Fork the repository 2. Create a feature branch (`git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature`) 3. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature'`) 4. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/amazing-feature`) 5. Open a Pull Request ### Development Setup for Contributors [](#development-setup-for-contributors) 1. Clone the repository: ``` git clone https://github.com/sam-huckaby/huckabuild.git ``` 2. Install dependencies: ``` composer install ``` 3. Copy `.env.example` to `.env`: ``` cp .env.example .env ``` 4. Configure your local environment variables ### Coding Standards [](#coding-standards) - Follow PSR-12 coding standards - Write tests for new features - Document new features and changes - Keep pull requests focused on a single feature or fix License ------- [](#license) This package is open-sourced software licensed under the [MIT license](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT). Support ------- [](#support) For bugs and feature requests, please use the [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/sam-huckaby/huckabuild/issues) page. --- Built with ♥ by Sam Huckaby --- AI Context ---------- [](#ai-context) This section provides comprehensive context for AI agents working with Huckabuild. ### Core Architecture [](#core-architecture) - Built on PHP 8.1+ with SQLite as the primary database - Follows MVC architecture with Latte templating - Uses a CLI-first approach for development and management - Implements PSR-12 coding standards and modern PHP practices ### Key Components [](#key-components) - **Routing**: Handled through the `routes/` directory with a simple, declarative syntax - **Controllers**: Located in `app/Controllers/`, following RESTful conventions - **Models**: SQLite-based ORM in `app/Models/` with active record pattern - **Views**: Latte templates in `resources/views/` with layouts and partials support - **CLI**: Built-in command system in `huckabuild-cli/` for common operations ### Development Workflow [](#development-workflow) - Development server runs on port 8000 by default - Uses Composer for dependency management - Environment configuration through `.env` file - Database migrations handled through CLI commands - Frontend assets managed through Node.js/npm ### Common Operations [](#common-operations) - Page creation: `php huckabuild make:page` - Template creation: `php huckabuild make:template` - Database migrations: `php huckabuild migrate` - Development server: `composer dev` ### Technical Decisions [](#technical-decisions) - SQLite chosen for simplicity and zero-config deployment - Latte templating for secure, flexible view rendering - CLI-first approach for better developer experience - No external dependencies beyond PHP core and SQLite ### Project Philosophy [](#project-philosophy) - Emphasis on simplicity and developer experience - Minimal configuration required - Built for small to medium-sized projects - Focus on performance and maintainability ### Health Score 26 — LowBetter than 43% of packages Maintenance46 Moderate activity, may be stable Popularity4 Limited adoption so far Community7 Small or concentrated contributor base Maturity40 Maturing project, gaining track record Bus Factor1 Top contributor holds 100% of commits — single point of failure How is this calculated?**Maintenance (25%)** — Last commit recency, latest release date, and issue-to-star ratio. 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