Tag: Tutorial

Version your database schema with migrations using php spark migrate.

Fill tables with demo data using seeders for development and testing.

Use Models to encapsulate table access, allowed fields, and timestamps.

Add custom model methods for reusable queries and business-specific data access.

Define validation rules on the model so inserts/updates are checked automatically.

Model related data with foreign keys and joins or helper methods between tables.

Paginate large result sets with Model paginate() and render links in views.

Store user state across requests with CodeIgniter’s session service.

Set and read cookies for lightweight client-side stored values.

Configure database connections in .env and Database config for local and production.