Api Framework

Status

Accepted

Context

Using pure PHP is kinda an uphill battle. Frameworks deliver ready-made solutions. Choosing proper framework ensures smooth workflow.

Decision

Laravel 7

Consequences

• Team's best known PHP framework
• Extensive documentation
• Substantial community support
• Eloquent ORM - easy and efficient way to work with database
• Easy access to built-in protection systems against XSS, CSRF etc.
• Smooth JWT authorization integration with Passport
• Sacrificing some performance, but reducing time necessary to develop application