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Expand Up @@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ interface and logical structure to access these libraries. CodeIgniter lets
you creatively focus on your project by minimizing the amount of code needed
for a given task.

The purpose of this fork is to renew the legacy CodeIgniter 3 framework. It aims to stay current with security updates, PHP versions, and maintain backward compatibility without disrupting existing codebases.

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Release Information
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Server Requirements
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PHP version 7.4 or newer (PHP 8.5 ready) is recommended.
PHP version 7.4 or newer is recommended (PHP 8.5 ready).

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Installation
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CodeIgniter is installed in four steps:
To update an Official CodeIgniter 3 with the Fork of CodeIgniter 3

1. composer require nielbuys/framework
2. Change "codeigniter/framework" to "nielbuys/framework" in the "composer.json" file.
3. Change in main "index.php" the following line from "$system_path = 'vendor/codeigniter/framework/system';" to "$system_path = 'vendor/nielbuys/framework/system';"
4. Then run composer update.
1. Change "codeigniter/framework" to "nielbuys/framework" in the "composer.json" file.
2. Change in main "index.php" the following line from "$system_path = 'vendor/codeigniter/framework/system';" to "$system_path = 'vendor/nielbuys/framework/system';"
3. Then run composer update.

or
CodeIgniter is installed in four steps:

1. Unzip the package.
1. Unzip the package or composer require nielbuys/framework.
2. Upload the CodeIgniter folders and files to your server. Normally the index.php file will be at your root.
3. Open the application/config/config.php file with a text editor and set your base URL. If you intend to use encryption or sessions, set your encryption key.
4. If you intend to use a database, open the application/config/database.php file with a text editor and set your database settings.
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