A simple PHP renderer for rendering PHP view scripts into PSR-7 Response objects, compatible with Slim Framework.
PHP-View is a lightweight PHP renderer that transforms PHP view scripts into PSR-7 Response objects. It provides a straightforward way to manage templates and layouts, enabling seamless integration with modern PHP applications. It is designed to work natively with Slim Framework 4 but can be used with any PSR-7 compliant project.
PHP developers building PSR-7 compliant applications, particularly those using Slim Framework 4 who prefer native PHP templating over a separate templating engine. It's also suitable for developers seeking a minimalistic view layer without built-in engine overhead.
Developers choose PHP-View for its simplicity, strict PSR-7 compatibility, and full control over template logic and security. It offers a minimalistic approach to view rendering without the overhead of a built-in templating engine, while supporting layouts and sub-templates to keep code DRY.
A Simple PHP Renderer for Slim 3 & 4 (or any other PSR-7 project)
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Works seamlessly with any PSR-7 compliant project, not just Slim Framework, ensuring broad integration in modern PHP ecosystems as stated in the README.
Uses native PHP scripts without templating engine overhead, giving developers full control over logic and keeping dependencies minimal, aligning with its philosophy.
Enables composing views with layouts and sub-templates via the fetch method, promoting DRY code as demonstrated in the layout rendering examples.
Supports global attributes and render-time data with clear precedence, making it easy to manage view data across templates, as shown in the template variables section.
Lacks automatic XSS mitigation, requiring manual escaping with htmlspecialchars or external libraries like laminas-escaper, a risk highlighted in the README's warning.
Misses templating engine conveniences such as inheritance, caching, or custom filters, which are standard in alternatives like Twig-View, forcing more custom code.
Increases development burden and error potential, as developers must consistently implement escaping, unlike engines with built-in security defaults.