How to add authentication to Slim Framework?

Slim-Skeleton doesn't include authentication by default. You need to integrate third-party packages like 'slim/auth' or use middleware with JWT libraries, setting up routes and handlers for login, tokens, or sessions manually.

Slim or Laravel for building APIs?

Slim is lighter and faster for simple APIs with minimal overhead, ideal for microservices. Laravel offers more built-in features like Eloquent ORM and artisan commands but is heavier; choose Slim when you need fine-grained control and less bloat.

How to deploy a Slim application to production?

Use the provided Docker setup for containerized deployment, or configure a web server like Nginx with PHP-FPM. Point the document root to the 'public/' directory and ensure the 'logs/' folder has write permissions, as noted in the README.

Does Slim-Skeleton support database migrations?

No, it doesn't include migration tools. You must add packages like Phinx or Doctrine Migrations and configure them yourself, which involves extra setup beyond the skeleton's scope.

How to use middleware in Slim?

Middleware in Slim is added via the App instance—define classes implementing PSR-15 interfaces and attach them to routes or globally. The skeleton provides a basic structure to start, but you'll need to write custom middleware for specific logic.

Can I build a full-stack web app with Slim?

Yes, but it requires more effort. Slim handles routing and middleware well, but for views, you need to integrate a templating engine like Twig separately. It's better suited for APIs or lightweight applications where you want minimal framework overhead.

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Slim Skeleton

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A skeleton application for quickly starting new Slim Framework 4 projects with modern PHP tooling.

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What is Slim Skeleton?

Slim-Skeleton is a pre-configured starter template for the Slim Framework 4, a PHP micro-framework for building web applications and APIs. It provides a standardized project structure with essential components like dependency injection, logging, and testing setup, enabling developers to rapidly bootstrap new projects without manual configuration.

Target Audience

PHP developers building lightweight web applications, RESTful APIs, or microservices who want a minimal, modern foundation with Slim Framework 4.

Value Proposition

It eliminates boilerplate setup by offering a production-ready skeleton with PSR standards compliance, Docker support, and built-in tooling, allowing teams to start coding immediately with best practices.

Overview

Slim Framework 4 Skeleton Application

Use Cases

Best For

Quickly bootstrapping new Slim Framework 4 projects
Building lightweight REST APIs with PHP
Creating microservices with a minimal footprint
Learning modern PHP development with PSR standards
Developing containerized applications with Docker
Teams needing a standardized project structure for consistency

Not Ideal For

Projects requiring out-of-the-box user authentication, session management, and role-based access control
Applications that need a full-stack framework with integrated ORM, admin panels, and built-in scaffolding tools
Teams prioritizing rapid development with heavy built-in features like caching, queues, and real-time WebSocket support

Pros & Cons

Pros

Modern PHP Standards

Implements PSR-7 HTTP messages and PSR-11 container compatibility, ensuring interoperability with other PSR-compliant libraries and frameworks.

Flexible Dependency Injection

Uses PHP-DI for service management, making the application highly testable and configurable, as highlighted in the README for modern PHP development.

Production-Ready Logging

Integrates Monolog with configurable handlers, providing structured logging out of the box for application monitoring and debugging.

Docker Integration

Includes Docker Compose configuration for containerized development and deployment, allowing easy setup with commands like 'docker-compose up -d'.

Immediate Testing Setup

Pre-configured with PHPUnit and a test suite runner via 'composer test', enabling developers to start writing and running tests immediately.

Cons

Minimal Feature Set

Lacks common web application features like authentication, database ORM, and templating, requiring manual integration of additional packages, which increases setup time.

Manual Configuration Burden

Developers must handle advanced setups such as database migrations, caching, and session management from scratch, as the skeleton focuses only on core components.

Sparse Ecosystem Integration

Compared to full-stack frameworks like Laravel, it has fewer pre-built packages and community extensions, potentially leading to compatibility issues and more custom code.

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