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2026-06-15backend
Building Scalable REST API with CodeIgniter 4
Best practices for structuring a large-scale REST API using CodeIgniter 4, including service layers, repository pattern, and API versioning.
CodeIgniter 4PHPREST APIBackend
2026-05-20backend
Optimizing MySQL Queries for High Traffic Applications
Practical tips for identifying slow queries, using indexes effectively, and reducing database load in high-traffic PHP applications.
MySQLDatabaseOptimizationPHP
2026-04-10backend
Getting Started with Slim PHP Framework
A beginner-friendly guide to building web applications with the Slim PHP framework, covering routing, middleware, and dependency injection.
Slim FrameworkPHPMicro FrameworkAPI
2026-03-05architecture
Designing a Multi-Tier Affiliate Commission System
Lessons learned from building an affiliate platform core: commission calculation, tree structures, and payout reconciliation.
ArchitectureAffiliatePHPSystem Design