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php-compatible/templates
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Modern PHP-style templating that works on PHP 5.5+

v1.0.0(4mo ago)02MITPHPPHP >=5.5CI passing

Since Dec 30Pushed 4mo agoCompare

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templates
=========

[](#templates)

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**Blazing fast PHP templating with zero dependencies.**

A lightweight, high-performance template engine that leverages PHP's native output buffering for maximum speed. No parsing overhead, no compilation step, no caching layer needed - just pure PHP execution at full speed.

Why templates?
--------------

[](#why-templates)

- **Zero overhead** - Uses PHP's native `require` and output buffering. No regex parsing, no AST compilation, no runtime interpretation.
- **Instant rendering** - Templates execute as native PHP code. What you write is what runs.
- **No dependencies** - A single function. No framework required. No external libraries.
- **Legacy compatible** - Works on PHP 5.5 through 8.x. Modernize your legacy codebase without breaking compatibility.
- **Familiar syntax** - It's just PHP. No new template language to learn.

Documentation
-------------

[](#documentation)

Full documentation available at **[phpcompatible.dev/docs/category/templates](https://phpcompatible.dev/docs/category/templates)**

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

[](#installation)

```
composer require php-compatible/templates
```

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

[](#quick-start)

Create a template file `views/hello.php`:

```

```

Render it:

```