Slim is a PHP micro framework that helps you quickly write simple yet powerful web applications and APIs.
Slim Framework is a PHP micro framework designed to help developers quickly build simple yet powerful web applications and APIs.
The main features of this framework include:
Fast and Powerful HTTP Router: It provides a router that maps callbacks to specific HTTP request methods and URIs, with full support for parameters and pattern matching.
Concentric Middleware: Developers can build applications using middleware to "tweak" or inspect HTTP request and response objects as they move through the application layers.
Full PSR-7 Support: Slim is compatible with any PSR-7 HTTP message implementation, allowing for the precise inspection and manipulation of HTTP methods, statuses, URIs, headers, cookies, and message bodies.
Flexible Dependency Injection: It supports any PSR-11 ContainerInterface implementation, giving developers complete control over how they manage and inject external tools and services.
Modern PHP Compatibility: The framework is actively maintained to support the latest PHP releases, with version 4.15.1 officially supporting PHP 8.5.
Streamlined Installation: The framework is easily installed via Composer, and developers can jumpstart projects using the "Slim-Skeleton" base.
Collaborative Community: Users have access to dedicated support and troubleshooting channels through Slack and a Discourse forum.