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
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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
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. Eventually, this allowed us to update our Applications as well, starting with the Admin, in release 4.3.1 There were some issues … Read More
Code Quality: How to setup phpcs in PHPStorm
PHP_CodeSniffer or phpcs is a tool that helps developers maintain a specific standard in the way they write code. In order to be able to provide relevant information, phpcs needs to be configured correctly in PHPStorm (see image). Whether you … Read More