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
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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: 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
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. So, first thing first, the problem. You have a Laminas / Mezzio application with a bunch of services that you need to … Read More
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 API is a good alternative for Laminas … Read More
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 restrictive license must be applied … Read More
PHP 8.3 support in Dotkernel API
The last remaining application to be updated to support PHP 8.3 is the API, now at v4.2.1. The steps taken to perform the update are similar to the ones in the update for the Frontend. The full list of file … Read More
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 the user experience. When a user visits a website or … Read More
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 4.2.0. Very much like for the Admin update before it, the Frontend must also … Read More