README

Effortless Routing for PHP Applications

Used in robertkleinschuster/zenith

Compass is a routing solution for PHP, inspired by the simplicity and power of NEXT.js routing. It's engineered to enhance PHP applications by allowing developers to define routes through a straightforward directory and file structure, offering an intuitive approach to building dynamic web applications.

Elevating PHP Routing

Compass transforms traditional PHP routing, providing a structured yet flexible way to map URLs to your application's content. By using simple page.php, layout.php and action.php files within a designated directory structure, developers can easily align URL paths with specific PHP files, streamlining the routing process and enhancing maintainability.

Quickstart

Installation

Initiate your journey with Compass by integrating it into your PHP project through Composer:

composer require robertkleinschuster/compass

Crafting Your Routes

Organize your application's endpoints using a routes directory. Place page.php files to denote your routes and layout.php for layouts. These files should return a value that is renderable by the robertkleinschuster/mosaic renderer.

Structuring Your Directory

/routes
    /home
        page.php        # Maps to /home
    /about
        page.php        # Maps to /about
    /products
        page.php        # Maps to /products
        layout.php      # Layout for product overview and details view
        /details
            page.php    # Maps to /products/details
    /layout.php         # Shared layout for your routes

Defining Content

Each page.php, layout.php, or action.php file must return a value that is renderable by the mosaic renderer. This ensures seamless integration and consistency across your application's user interface.

Parameters for Pages, Layouts, and Actions

When a route is accessed, the corresponding page.php, layout.php, or action.php file is invoked with specific parameters:

• For page.php: The function receives array $params for route parameters and array $queryParams for query string values. It is also passed the current Route $route object.
• For layout.php: In addition to all parameters of page.php this function is passed mixed $children, which represents the content nested within the layout. An important distinction for the Route $route object passed to layouts is that it is not the currently matched but rather the object of the level the layout.php is placed in.
• For action.php: The function receives array $params and array $queryParams, similar to page.php, to handle specific actions based on the request. Additionally, it receives array $parsedBody.

License

Compass is distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.