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Introduction

NexaORM is a modern PHP Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) library designed to simplify database interactions and streamline the development of PHP applications. It provides a lightweight and intuitive way to manage database entities, relationships, and queries.

Features

Attribute Annotations (Entities): Define entity properties using expressive annotations, making it easy to map database columns to PHP properties.
Models: Provide a foundation for representing and managing data objects within the application.
Simplified Query Building: Construct database queries effortlessly with a simple and intuitive query builder.
Relationships: Define and work with relationships between entities using straightforward annotations.
Auto-Migration: NexaORM includes an auto-migration feature that simplifies the process of updating the database schema to match changes in entity definitions.
Flexible Configuration: NexaORM is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing developers to adapt the library to their specific project requirements.

Why NexaORM?

Intelligent Auto-Generated Migrations:

Say goodbye to tedious manual migration creation! NexaORM's intelligent auto-generation feature analyzes your entities and creates the necessary migrations to update your database schema accordingly. This powerful feature offers several benefits:

Save Time and Effort: Eliminate the time-consuming and error-prone process of writing migrations manually.
Reduced Errors: Ensure consistency between your entities and database schema, minimizing the risk of errors and data inconsistencies.
Efficient Development: Streamline your development workflow by automating a crucial step in database management.
Effortless Database Management: NexaORM takes database management to the next level by simplifying and automating various tasks:
Automatic Schema Updates: Easily update your database schema to match your evolving entities without manual intervention.
Rollback Support: Safely revert to a previous database version if necessary, providing a safety net in case of unexpected issues.
Version Control Integration: Integrate your migrations with version control systems, enabling seamless collaboration and tracking of changes.

Seamless Integration:

NexaORM seamlessly integrates with your existing development environment:

Works with Any Framework: Use NexaORM with any PHP framework, including Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter.
Flexible Configuration: Customize NexaORM's behavior to match your specific project requirements.
Extensible Architecture: Extend NexaORM's functionality with custom plugins and modules.

Community and Support:

Join a vibrant community of developers and contributors who actively support NexaORM:

Detailed Documentation: Access comprehensive documentation covering all aspects of NexaORM usage.
Responsive Support: Get help and answers to your questions from the NexaORM community and maintainers.
Continuous Development: Benefit from regular updates and new features driven by the active NexaORM community.

Choose NexaORM and unlock the power of intelligent auto-generated migrations, effortless database management, seamless integration, and a supportive community. Embrace a more efficient and error-free development workflow for your PHP applications.

Installation

Use Composer to install the package:

composer require v1p3r75/nexa-orm

Preview

// Define entity

#[Entity]
class UserEntity
{

  #[PrimaryKey]
  #[SmallInt]
  #[AutoIncrement(true)]
  public int $id;

  #[Strings]
  #[DefaultValue('John')]
  public string $username;

  #[Number]
  #[ForeignKey(ProfileEntity::class, 'id', [Nexa::ON_DELETE => Nexa::CASCADE, Nexa::ON_UPDATE => Nexa::CASCADE])]
  #[Comment('user profile')]
  #[Nullable]
  public int $profile;

  #[DateAndTime]
  #[DefaultValue(Nexa::DATETIME_NOW)]
  public DateTime $created_at;
}

// Create a model for database interation


use Nexa\Models\Model;
use Nexa\Test\Entities\UserEntity;

class User extends Model
{

  protected $entity = UserEntity::class;

}

User::insert(['username' => 'John Doe', 'email' => 'johndoe@test.com'])

Authors

Fortunatus KIDJE (v1p3r75) - Main Developer

Resources

GitHub Repository: https://github.com/v1p3r75/NexaORM

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