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  • 2026 Best PHP Micro Frameworks: Slim, Flight, Fat-Free, and More!
    1 project | dev.to | 3 Jan 2026
    In conclusion, for 2026, Flight PHP is my top pick—and not just because I maintain it. Its speed, simplicity, and rapid evolution make it the ideal micro framework for everything from hobby projects to production beasts. Slim remains a safe, reliable choice, and F3 is great for feature-rich needs. If you're starting fresh, try Flight v3; the docs are polished, and the community is welcoming. Give it a go or drop in on the Matrix or Discord chat!
  • 2025 Best PHP Micro Frameworks: Slim, Flight, Fat-Free, Lumen, and More!
    12 projects | dev.to | 27 Feb 2025
    Let’s talk about Flight PHP—the micro framework that’s been flapping its wings and stealing the spotlight in 2025! Flight 3 (the latest version) is fast, extensible, and so beginner-friendly it practically hands you a welcome mat. With zero dependencies and a focus on simplicity and power, it’s the framework you didn’t know you needed until now. It can handle tiny one-off projects or complex projects with many requirements. New features like route groups, middleware, dependency injection handlers, and aliases added in 2024 have sent it rocketing past competitors in popularity. It also helps that the framework is 100% unit tested unlike some other competitors!
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    First, let's set up Flight and create our project. You can download Flight from its GitHub repository or installed via composer. Composer is generally the way to go.
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