PHP boilerplate code?

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I'm new to PHP.

I'm looking for some boilerplate code that that helps me get started on a new project, but not a complete framework. I'm thinking of something like the HTML5 Boilerplate, but for PHP.

I'd expect of such a boilerplate that it has some convenient ways to access a database, string manipulation, autoloading, etc.

Do you know any such PHP Boilerplate?

Accessing MySQL - maybe an ORM? Look at Propel or Doctrine, but be aware they're not suitable for absolute beginners, imo. — halfer
– halfer, Commented Apr 21, 2012 at 11:58
I guess he need a default php project structure with done MVC pattern or something. — ozahorulia
– ozahorulia, Commented Apr 21, 2012 at 12:18
I just want to template that includes class for sql CRUD operation, form validation, config and sort of things. I am reluctant to use orm because it is hard to optimize sql statement. — tompal18
– tompal18, Commented Apr 30, 2012 at 0:17

René Höhle · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-21 11:59:24Z

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There are some Template Engines like:

Twig
Smarty

when you need a PHP Framework there are some Frameworks. Google them a hint:

Yii
Symfony2
Cake PHP

answered Apr 21, 2012 at 11:59

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ozahorulia Over a year ago

I do not think asker meant html templates engines, didn't he?

René Höhle Over a year ago

I think this is a better question then the main question :D i don't know what he need.

John Slegers Over a year ago

@Stony : He appears (or appeared, since this question is from 2012) to be looking for something like HTML5 Boilerplate, but for PHP. He used the word template as a reference for what's really known as boilerplates or bootstraps, so I "fixed" the question to reflect this!

ozahorulia · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-21 12:05:49Z

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The best way is to make your own template. I don't think developers will whare with others their templates. But if you don't want waste couple of hours for making a template, you always can use some of PHP frameworks, like Yii, codeigniter, kohana, ZFM, cake, etc. But they are not just a simple templates by the way.

answered Apr 21, 2012 at 12:05

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Andreas Linden · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-21 12:15:36Z

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php is a template engine itsself!

don't use other template libraries, they just slow down the processing

example

<persons>
    <? foreach ($persons as $person): ?>
    <person>
        <firstname><?= $person>firstname ?></firstname>
        <lastname><?= $person->lastname ?></lastname>
    </person>
    <? endforeach; ?>
</persons>

mysql

there are several options like ORMs but for a beginner i would recommend to use PDO

edited Apr 21, 2012 at 12:15

answered Apr 21, 2012 at 12:10

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Van Nguyen Over a year ago

Technically, it should be ($people as $person)

jovialcore Over a year ago

@VanNguyen lol that is just grammer ....lool

Andreas Linden Over a year ago

Persons is proper english too, it's just more formal than people :p

user5838875 · Accepted Answer · 2016-01-25 20:11:08Z

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You could try CodeIgniter, Kohana or FuelPHP.

While they ARE frameworks, they're pretty lightweight and all have the kind of features you're looking for.

answered Jan 25, 2016 at 20:11

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