README

Introduction

Welcome to the Slim HWAI Project! This project provides a boilerplate setup using the Slim Framework, a PHP micro-framework designed for creating simple yet powerful web applications. This setup is intended to streamline the process of starting a new PHP project with Slim by providing a ready-to-use skeleton.

Installation

To install the Slim HWAI project, you will need Composer, a dependency management tool for PHP. Follow these steps to create a new project:

Ensure Composer is Installed: Make sure you have Composer installed on your system. You can download it from getcomposer.org.
Create a New Project: Run the following command in your terminal to create a new project based on the Slim HWAI boilerplate:
```
composer create-project hwai/slim-skeleton
```
This command will create a new directory with the Slim HWAI project structure and install all necessary dependencies.

Project Structure

After installation, you will have a project with the following structure:

src/: Contains the source code for your application. This is where you'll place your routes, controllers, and any other business logic.
public/: This is the web root directory. It contains publicly accessible files like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the entry point for your application (index.php).
config/: Contains configuration files for your application. This might include settings for database connections, middleware, and other configuration parameters.
vendor/: Contains Composer-managed libraries and dependencies. You generally won't need to modify anything here.
tests/: (Optional) If you include testing in your project, this directory will hold your test cases and test-related configuration.

Running the Application

To start the application and view it in your web browser, you can use the built-in PHP web server. Navigate to the root directory of your project and run:

php -S localhost:8080 -t public

This will start a local server at http://localhost:8080. Open this URL in your browser to view your application.

Configuration

Configuration files are located in the config/ directory. Here, you can adjust settings specific to your environment, such as database credentials, environment variables, and other configuration parameters.

Development and Contribution

If you wish to contribute to the development of this project, follow these steps:

Fork the Repository: Click on the "Fork" button at the top-right of the repository page on GitHub.
Create a Feature Branch: Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:
```
git checkout -b feature/YourFeature
```
Make Changes: Implement your changes and test them locally.
Submit a Pull Request: Push your changes to your forked repository and open a Pull Request (PR) on the original repository, providing a clear description of the changes you made.

Issues and Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions about the project, please:

Open an Issue on GitHub with a detailed description of the problem or question.
Contact us via email at support@hwai.com for additional support.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

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