README

MVC PHP Framework
Created by Feras Altaleb — for educational purposes only.

A lightweight, extensible MVC framework built with native PHP to help you kickstart web applications quickly and efficiently.

🚀 Features

MVC Architecture — Clean separation of concerns using the Model-View-Controller pattern.
Simple Routing — Intuitive and flexible routing system.
Database Abstraction — Easy database interactions via PDO.
Security — Built-in protection against common vulnerabilities.
Extensible — Easily add new features and functionality.
Lightweight — Minimal dependencies for optimal performance.

🛠️ Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/AltalebFeras/template_empty_mvc_for_any_new_project_php_native.git

2. Install Dependencies

composer install

3. Configure Your Environment

Copy config_example.php and rename it to config.php.
Update the settings as needed for your environment (development or production):
- Set up your database connection in config.php.
- Set your base URL in config.php.
- Configure mail settings in config.php.
- Set your timezone in config.php.

4. Start Building

Create your controllers, models, and views in the appropriate directories.
Define your routes in the routes.php file.

5. Run the Application

Access your application in the browser:

http://localhost/path-to-your-project/public

📁 Directory Structure

src/      # Core application code (controllers, repositories, models, views, services)
public/   # Public-facing files (images, css, js, index.php, .htaccess)

🧰 Best Practices

Use the built-in security features to protect your application.
Test your application thoroughly before deploying to production.
Monitor your application for performance and security issues.
Update your application regularly to keep it secure and up-to-date.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome!
If you have suggestions for improvements or new features, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

👤 Author

Feras Altaleb
GitHub

feras_altaleb / mvc_php

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