Apigility
A Zend Framework 2-based skeleton application for building and managing RESTful APIs with a web admin interface.
What is Apigility?
Apigility Skeleton is a starter application built on Zend Framework 2 for developing and managing RESTful APIs. It provides a structured foundation with a web-based admin dashboard to visually create, configure, and inspect APIs, streamlining the API development process without requiring a separate database for configuration.
PHP developers and teams using Zend Framework 2 who need a standardized, tool-assisted way to build and maintain RESTful APIs, particularly those who prefer a visual admin interface alongside code-driven configuration.
It offers a ready-to-use skeleton with integrated admin tools for API management, reducing initial setup time and providing a consistent development workflow. Its configuration-through-PHP-files approach ensures transparency and version control compatibility, while support for Docker and Vagrant aids environment consistency.
Overview
Apigility Skeleton is a foundational application for creating and managing RESTful APIs using the Zend Framework 2 ecosystem. It provides a structured starting point with built-in tools for API development, including a web-based admin dashboard for configuration and inspection.
Key Features
- Admin Dashboard — A web interface for creating, configuring, and inspecting APIs without manual file editing.
- RESTful API Builder — Tools to define REST resources, HTTP methods, and data transformations.
- Development Mode — Special mode enabling the admin interface and debugging tools, disabled in production.
- Configuration via PHP Files — API settings stored in PHP configuration files instead of a database.
- Built-in Web Server Support — Includes Composer aliases and instructions for using PHP's built-in web server during development.
- Docker and Vagrant Support — Pre-configured container and virtual machine setups for consistent development environments.
Philosophy
Apigility emphasizes a code-first, configuration-driven approach where APIs are defined through PHP files, prioritizing clarity and control while providing a visual admin tool for development convenience.
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