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Version: 12.x

Introduction

Welcome to Apiato, a modern PHP framework built on top of Laravel, crafted to streamline the development of scalable, maintainable APIs. Apiato is designed for developers who want a solid foundation for building fast, secure, and organized applications without having to reinvent the wheel. Apiato simplifies API development by integrating best practices and proven design patterns.

Why Choose Apiato?

Apiato offers several advantages that make it an ideal choice for building APIs of any scale:

  • Accelerated Development: By leveraging Laravel’s powerful capabilities and adding an array of pre-configured tools, Apiato significantly reduces development time.
  • Enterprise-Grade Scalability: Apiato is designed to handle projects of all sizes, supporting your application as it grows and adapts to increasing demands.
  • Organized Architecture: Following the "Porto" architectural pattern, Apiato promotes clean, modular, and reusable code, making your applications easier to maintain and extend.

Core Features

Apiato comes packed with features that make API development straightforward and efficient:

  • Ready-to-Use Components: From authentication to data handling, Apiato provides a wide range of pre-built components, enabling you to add functionality without repetitive setup.
  • Enhanced Security: Built with security in mind, Apiato includes tools and configurations that help protect your application’s data and users.
  • Flexible and Extensible: Apiato’s modular structure lets you easily add custom features or integrate third-party packages, adapting to your project’s unique requirements.

Built on Laravel

Being built on Laravel, Apiato takes advantage of Laravel’s extensive ecosystem, including features like Eloquent ORM, Blade templates, and Laravel’s intuitive syntax. This integration provides a familiar, high-performance environment for PHP developers.

Getting Started

Whether you’re a solo developer or part of a team, Apiato is designed to fit into your workflow and help you build APIs that meet today’s standards. Dive into the documentation to explore Apiato’s features, learn best practices, and start building your next project with confidence.


Apiato makes developing scalable, maintainable APIs simpler and faster. From startup applications to enterprise-grade solutions, Apiato provides the tools, structure, and flexibility to bring your ideas to life.


Maintainers


Mahmoud Zalt
@mahmoudz

Mohammad Alavi
@Mohammad-Alavi

Moslem Deris
@mderis

Contributors

Apiato Contributors

Sponsors

Diamond Sponsors

Sista AI - Plug-and-Play AI Assistant. (www.sista.ai) Laradock: Full PHP development environment on Docker. Proven Route Planning And
Route Optimization Software.

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Project Backers

Open Collective backers Open Collective backers

Sponsorship Support

Sponsoring is an act of giving in a unique way. 🌱 You can support us using any of the methods below:

1: Open Collective Available for all tiers: Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Backers. Preferred method.

2: Email Available for Diamond sponsors only.

3: GitHub Sponsors Supports the creator of the project directly: Ideal for personal support.