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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: A presentation site, An introduction into the Mezzio microframework a…

Florin Bidirean . Oct 03, 2024 Read more → Dotkernel API

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…

Florin Bidirean . Aug 29, 2024 Read more → Dotkernel API

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…

Florin Bidirean . Jul 30, 2024 Read more → Core Components

Dependency Injection made easy in Laminas/Mezzio applications

Note: The package requires Doctrine ORM. Still, it can be used in applications which do not integrate Doctrine.

Claudiu Pintiuta . Jun 20, 2024 Read more → Dotkernel API

Dotkernel API versus Laminas API Tools

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…

Florin Bidirean . Jun 03, 2024 Read more → Licensing

MIT versus LGPL in practice: Dotkernel case

After a recent analysis, we discovered that one of the upstream packages we use is licensed under LGPL v3. Even though we at Dotkernel use the MIT license for our open source projects, the more restri…

Florin Bidirean . Apr 15, 2024 Read more → Dotkernel 3

PHP 8.3 support in Dotkernel API

The last remaining application to be updated to support PHP 8.3 is the API, now at v4.

Florin Bidirean . Apr 03, 2024 Read more → Core Components

Doctrine cache using symfony/cache

When it comes to web development, performance is one of the critical elements that influence the success of an application. Developers focus on improving response times and overall speed to enhance th…

MarioRadu . Feb 27, 2024 Read more → Dotkernel 3

PHP 8.3 support in Dotkernel Frontend

To be able to take advantage of the support for PHP 8.3 in the newest packages, the Dotkernel team has updated the Frontend Application to version 4.

Florin Bidirean . Feb 14, 2024 Read more → Dotkernel 3

PHP 8.3 support in Dotkernel Admin

With the release of PHP 8.3, the Dotkernel team has been working on updating the dependencies in our packages.

Florin Bidirean . Feb 06, 2024 Read more →