Question 1

How to handle database operations in Phprest?

Accepted Answer

Phprest doesn't include an ORM by default; you need to use the separate ORM service repository or integrate a library like Doctrine manually, as mentioned in the services section.

Question 2

Phprest vs Lumen for building APIs?

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Phprest is more minimalistic and focused on REST standards like HATEOAS and versioning, while Lumen offers Laravel's ecosystem benefits but is heavier and less flexible for custom architectures.

Question 3

Does Phprest support WebSockets or real-time features?

Accepted Answer

No, Phprest is designed specifically for RESTful APIs and doesn't have built-in support for WebSockets; you'd need to implement it separately using external libraries.

Question 4

How to implement rate limiting in a Phprest API?

Accepted Answer

You can create custom middleware or integrate packages like league/rate-limiter, as Phprest's middleware system allows StackPHP-compatible additions for such functionality.

Question 5

Is Phprest suitable for large-scale enterprise applications?

Accepted Answer

Yes, its flexibility and integration with robust libraries make it scalable, but the lack of built-in conventions might require more upfront architectural planning compared to frameworks like Symfony.

Question 6

How to add custom authentication methods beyond JWT and Basic?

Accepted Answer

Use the middleware system to register third-party packages or build custom StackPHP-compatible middleware, as shown in the authentication examples with Jsor/Stack JWT.

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