How to Install CakePHP on Ubuntu 24.04
Installing CakePHP on Ubuntu 24.04 lets you build web applications faster using a popular PHP framework.
CakePHP is a free tool that helps developers create websites and web apps more quickly. It uses a design called Model-View-Controller (MVC) to keep code tidy, separating data, the look of the app, and how it works.
This framework also has a handy feature called ORM that simplifies working with databases. Instead of writing complicated SQL code, you can manage your data using simple objects.
Before you begin, make sure PHP, a web server like Apache, and Composer are set up on your Ubuntu 24.04 system.
Install CakePHP by first updating apt and installing composer and PHP extensions. Then, create a project directory and use composer create-project cakephp/app MyApp. Finally, run the built-in server with ./bin/cake server.
Install PHP requirements
The CakePHP installation on Ubuntu 24.04 begins by setting up PHP and its associated tools. The ‘apt’ command installs PHP, Composer, and essential packages like curl, sqlite, xml, and mysql. These installed packages are key for CakePHP to work.
Run the command below to install some essential PHP packages.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install composer php8.3-curl php8.3-sqlite3 php8.3-xml php8.3-mysql
Once PHP is installed, open its configuration file. PHP 8.3 is the current version available in Ubuntu 24.04 as of this writing.
sudo nano /etc/php/8.3/cli/php.ini
When the file opens, change the highlighted line.
# line 1614: adjust the value
; Default Value: 1
; Development Value: 1
; Production Value: -1
; https://php.net/zend.assertions
zend.assertions = 1
;
;
Save and exit.
Create CakePHP project
After setting up PHP, the next step to install CakePHP on Ubuntu 24.04 is to create your project. Next, create a new folder for your project and then use Composer to build the CakePHP application within it. This sets up your new web project, ready for you to start developing.
mkdir project
cd project
composer create-project cakephp/app MyApp
If everything works, you should see an output similar to the one below.
Permissions set on /home/richard/project/MyApp/tmp/cache
Permissions set on /home/richard/project/MyApp/tmp/cache/models
Permissions set on /home/richard/project/MyApp/tmp/cache/persistent
Permissions set on /home/richard/project/MyApp/tmp/cache/views
Permissions set on /home/richard/project/MyApp/tmp/sessions
Permissions set on /home/richard/project/MyApp/tmp/tests
Permissions set on /home/richard/project/MyApp/tmp
Permissions set on /home/richard/project/MyApp/logs
Updated Security.salt value in config/app_local.php
Change to the MyApp folder and run CakePHP.
cd MyApp
./bin/cake server -H 0.0.0.0 -p 8765
Open your browser and navigate to the server’s hostname or IP address followed by port # 8765.
Welcome to CakePHP v5.1.6 Console
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
App : src
Path: /home/richard/project/MyApp/src/
DocumentRoot: /home/richard/project/MyApp/webroot
Ini Path:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
built-in server is running in http://0.0.0.0:8765/
You can exit with `CTRL-C`
That should do it!
In summary, installing CakePHP on Ubuntu 24.04 involves several key steps:
- Install PHP and required packages: Ensure PHP and necessary PHP extensions are installed using the appropriate commands.
- Configure PHP settings: Modify the PHP configuration file to enable assertions for better error handling.
- Create a project directory: Set up a dedicated folder for your CakePHP project.
- Use Composer to create a CakePHP application: Easily generate a new CakePHP application within the project directory.
- Run the application: Start the CakePHP server and verify it by accessing the designated port in your web browser.
Following these steps efficiently sets up your CakePHP web application on Ubuntu 24.04, allowing you to concentrate on development.
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