Which PHP frameworks are commonly used for APIs?

Laravel and Lumen are popular choices. Laravel offers a full-featured framework with ORM, routing, and authentication, while Lumen is a micro-framework optimized for speed and simplicity.

How do I handle database operations in PHP APIs?

Use Eloquent ORM in Laravel or raw SQL queries to interact with databases. Implement data validation, transactions, and caching to optimize performance and data integrity.

What are best practices for securing PHP APIs?

Use HTTPS, input validation, and prepared statements to prevent SQL injection. Implement authentication (JWT, OAuth) and role-based access controls to protect sensitive endpoints.

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Building a JSON CRUD API in PHP

Learn how to build a secure and scalable JSON CRUD API in PHP, covering setup, operations, best practices, and transition to databases.

Martyn Davies

7/6/2025

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Laravel API Tutorial: Build, Document, and Secure a REST API

Learn how to build a PHP API using Laravel, generate OpenAPI documentation with Scramble, and secure it with Zuplo - all for free!

Steve (King) McDougall

2/3/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

PHP is widely supported, easy to learn, and has a large developer community. Frameworks like Laravel and Lumen provide robust features for building RESTful APIs.