Below we have created an analysis of the basic features available in Laminas Api Tools and DotKernel API. It’s intended to highlight the differences between the two and also to showcase why DotKernel API is a good alternative for Laminas … Read More
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Replacing controllers with PSR-15 compliant handlers in Dotkernel Light
The goal of this update is to implement PSR-15 handlers into Dotkernel Light. There are several advantages to using handlers, which we will explore below. We strive to keep our applications up-to-date with the recommended design guidelines. This ensures that … Read More
Handling dynamic routing using FastRoute in Dotkernel
The goal of this update is to replace the static way of creating routes with a more dynamic implementation. The result is a cleaner approach that is easier to set up and review at a glance. RoutesDelegator.php is used to … Read More
Replacing laminas-mail with Symfony mailer in dot-mail
What prompted the change According to the discussion from the LaminasTechnical steering Committee of 2023-12-04, it was decided that the laminas/laminas-mail package would be abandoned. On the one hand, there is nobody to maintain the package and on the other, … Read More
Content Negotiation in Dotkernel REST API
Content negotiation is an important aspect of RESTful APIs to make it possible for diverse systems to work seamlessly together. It’s based on enabling clients and servers to agree on the format and language of data they exchange. What is … Read More
Static Analysis – Replacing Psalm with PHPStan
What is Static Analysis Static analysis (static code analysis or source code analysis) applies a set of coding rules to debug source code before a program is run. Applied in the early phase of code development, the goals of static … Read More
Doctrine enum implementation in Dotkernel
The update of doctrine/orm to version 3.2.0 saw the introduction of EnumType columns. The enum type was introduced in PHP 8.1. This new data type is now implemented in Dotkernel, on both the PHP side and the database side. Below … Read More
Dotkernel Light: the best choice for your presentation site
Dotkernel Light is a good starting point for a project if you want to have full control over the functionality it contains. It easily grows into something more complex with the integration of packages based on your requirements. Its out-of-box … Read More
Dotkernel Light – Starting with Mezzio microframework and Laminas components
Dotkernel Light is a version of Dotkernel Frontend that includes only the bare-bones essentials. Though simpler, it’s perfect for: Goal Dotkernel Light is designed at the same time to be a fast-start example of using Mezzio microframework, as well as … Read More
Error reporting endpoint in Dotkernel API
Dotkernel API has received a lot of love from our developers, with regular updates to the platform for years. We use Dotkernel API in our projects, so any bugs and issues are addressed as soon as they are found. Still, … Read More
OpenAPI implementation in Dotkernel API
What is OpenAPI? The OpenAPI Specification provides a consistent way to develop and interact with an API. It defines API structure and syntax in a universal way, regardless of the programming language used in the API’s development. API specifications typically … Read More