PHP is a widely used server-side scripting language, and CodeIgniter4 (CI4) is a popular PHP framework that provides a fast and excellent way to build web applications. In this article, we will get you started using the CI4 framework to develop outstanding web applications by walking you through how to use it.
1. Download and install CI4
First, you need to download the CI4 framework from the official website (https://codeigniter.com/download) and unzip it. Then, copy the files from the framework into your web server's working directory. Make sure you have PHP 7.2 and above installed.
2. Create a new project
In CI4, you can use the "spark" tool to create a new project, just open the terminal and enter the following command:
. /spark new myproject
Where, "myproject" is the name of the new project. This command will create a new folder called "My project" containing default files and folders related to the CI4 framework.
3. Set up routing
CI4 provides flexible routing capabilities so you can easily manage URLs in your web application. You can set routes in the '/app/Config/Routes.php' file.
For example:
$routes->get('users', 'UserController::index');
In this case, when the user accesses 'localhost /myproject/users', the 'index' method in the 'UserController' controller will be called.
4. Create a Controller
In CI4, you can easily create a controller. You just need to create a new PHP file in the '/app/Controllers' folder and embed your controller using the following code:
class UserController extends BaseController {
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