Php Vite Starter
A modern vanilla PHP-Vite starter repo, utilizing vite-plugin-php
Overview
The php-vite-starter repository is an essential toolkit for developers looking to dive into modern PHP application development with the advantages of Vite. This innovative starter package integrates cutting-edge technologies to enhance the development experience, making it easier and faster to create robust applications. With support for TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and various templating options, developers can focus on crafting exceptional user experiences without being bogged down by setup complexities.
This starter repository is designed to streamline the development process, making it accessible for both seasoned developers and newcomers. By leveraging features like automatic transpilation for JavaScript and streamlined image management, php-vite-starter paves the way for efficient and modern application building.
Features
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Auto-refresh / auto-reloading: Enjoy an efficient development workflow with automatic server refresh, allowing you to see changes in real-time without manual reloading.
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JS environmental variables in PHP: Integrate environment variables defined in your .env file directly into your PHP code for seamless configuration management.
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FastRoute router: Benefit from a preconfigured, simple router that enables speedy application routing without complications.
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TypeScript / JavaScript Transpilation: Write using modern TypeScript or JavaScript, which will be automatically transpiled into browser-compatible formats for ease of use.
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Tailwind CSS Implementation: Accelerate your UI development using Tailwind CSS with utility-first classes, helping you build beautiful interfaces quickly.
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SASS / SCSS Support: Utilize SASS or SCSS for your styles, benefiting from built-in compilation support to enhance your styling options.
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EJS Template Language Support: Use the EJS templating language to include JavaScript snippets directly in your PHP files for dynamic content creation.
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Image Transform Tools: Efficiently manage and transform images to suit your application's needs, enhancing visual presentation without hassle.
- Vite
Vite is a build tool that aims to provide a faster and leaner development experience for modern web projects
- SCSS
SCSS is a preprocessor scripting language that extends the capabilities of CSS by adding features such as variables, nesting, and mixins. It allows developers to write more efficient and maintainable CSS code, and helps to streamline the development process by reducing repetition and increasing reusability.
- Tailwind
Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that provides pre-defined classes for building responsive and customizable user interfaces.
- Templates & Themes
A template or theme refers to a pre-designed layout or structure that provides a basic framework for building a specific type of application or website. It typically includes good design, placeholder content and functional features, allowing developers to customize and fill in the details according to their specific needs.
- Typescript
TypeScript is a superset of JavaScript, providing optional static typing, classes, interfaces, and other features that help developers write more maintainable and scalable code. TypeScript's static typing system can catch errors at compile-time, making it easier to build and maintain large applications.