CodeIgnater

CodeIgniter is a lightweight PHP framework designed for developers who need a simple, elegant toolkit to create full-featured web applications.

CodeIgniter 4 delivers a high-performance environment with a tiny footprint (1.2MB download) and zero-configuration requirements. It avoids the bloat of larger frameworks like Laravel by favoring a modular Model-View-Controller architecture and a robust set of built-in libraries for database abstraction, session management, and security. With its strict adherence to PSR-4 standards and compatibility with PHP 8.1+, it provides a stable foundation for building scalable APIs and web portals without the overhead of complex command-line dependencies.

https://codeigniter.com