Buzz
A lightweight PHP HTTP client library with multiple client backends and PSR compliance.
What is Buzz?
Buzz is a lightweight PHP library for issuing HTTP requests, designed to be simple and cover 90% of common use cases. It provides multiple client backends like FileGetContents, Curl, and MultiCurl, with support for HTTP/2 server push and batch requests. The library emphasizes PSR compliance and minimal code, making it a straightforward alternative to more complex HTTP clients.
PHP developers needing a simple, reliable HTTP client for everyday tasks like API calls, web scraping, or testing, without the overhead of larger libraries. It's ideal for projects where lightweight dependencies and PSR standards are priorities.
Developers choose Buzz for its simplicity, PSR compliance, and lightweight design—it's under 1000 lines of code and mimics browser behavior for easy testing. Unlike heavier clients, it focuses on covering common use cases efficiently without unnecessary features.
Overview
PHP's lightweight HTTP client
Use Cases
Best For
- Making simple API requests in PHP applications
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