Introducing DVC: A Lightweight PHP Framework for Modern Web Development

If you're a PHP developer looking for a simple, fast, and intuitive way to build web applications without the bloat of massive frameworks, meet DVC (Dave’s View Controller).

DVC is a lightweight PHP framework designed for developers who want:
✅ Minimal setup – No complex configurations
✅ Clear MVC structure – Without unnecessary abstractions
✅ SQLite-first – Perfect for rapid development
✅ PSR-compliant – Where it matters (PSR-4, PSR-7-inspired)

Let’s dive into what makes DVC special.

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Why DVC?

1. Built for Speed (and Simplicity)

Unlike monolithic frameworks, DVC strips away the excess and focuses on:

• Convention over configuration – Sensible defaults, no endless YAML files
• Zero bloat –minimal dependencies slowing you down
• Pure PHP – No complex templating languages, just PHP & Markdown

2. SQLite as a First-Class Citizen

DVC embraces SQLite for lightning-fast development:

1. Set the db_type to sqlite
2. Run the query

$users = (new bravedave\dvc\dtoSet)("SELECT * FROM users");

No need for MySQL/MariaDB unless you scale—perfect for prototypes, APIs, and small-to-medium apps.

3. Clean MVC Without the Overhead

• Controllers handle logic
• Views are plain PHP or Markdown
• Models via lightweight DAO/DTO patterns

Example controller:

class products extends \bravedave\dvc\controller {
  protected function _index() {
    $this->data = ['products' => (new ProductDAO)->getDtoSet()];
    $this->load('products.php');
  }
}

4. Modern HTTP Handling (PSR-7 Inspired)

DVC’s ServerRequest simplifies HTTP interactions:

$request = new \bravedave\dvc\ServerRequest();
$id = $request->getQueryParam('id'); // GET param
$name = $request('name'); // POST param

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Getting Started in 60 Seconds

1. Install via Composer

composer require bravedave/dvc
vendor/bin/dvc make::application

2. Create Your First Module

vendor/bin/dvc make::module blog

This generates:

• src/controller/blog.php (Controller)
• src/app/blog/views/ (Templates)

3. Run the Dev Server

php src/app/application.php

Visit http://localhost:8000/blog – you’re live!

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Who Is DVC For?

✔ PHP devs who miss classic ASP’s simplicity
✔ Developers tired of framework bloat
✔ Startups/prototypes needing SQLite speed
✔ Anyone who prefers PHP over templating engines

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What’s Next?

• Explore the Docs: GitHub Repository
• Try the Tutorial: Build a blog in 10 minutes
• Contribute: DVC is open-source!

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Final Thought

DVC isn’t trying to be Laravel or Symfony—it’s a lightweight alternative for developers who want control without complexity.

Give it a spin and let me know what you think! 🚀

🔗 GitHub: github.com/bravedave/dvc