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Why go for CodeIgniter?

  1. Framework with a small footprint: CodeIgnitor versions have minimal download size. CodeIgniter 3 has a 2 MB download while CodeIgniter 4 is a 1.2 MB download.
  2. Simple solutions over complexity: It encourages model-view-controller(MVC) development pattern. Model and views are optional while controller classes are a necessary part of development under CodeIgniter.
  3. Exceptional Performance: CodeIgniter is a lean MVC framework, with enough capabilities to improve your productivity, while providing for third-party addons/plugins for additional functionality. CodeIgniter consistently outperforms most of its competitors. CodeIgniter is not trying to be all things to all people.
  4. Strong Security: CodeIgniter has built in safety against CSRF and XSS attacks. Version 4 adds context-sensitive escaping and CSP.
  5. Nearly Zero Configuration: Most of the CodeIgniter configuration is done by convention, for instance putting models in a "models" folder.
  6. Clear Documentation: The primary documentation for CodeIgniter is its user guide having an introduction, tutorial, a number of "how to" guides, and then reference documentation for the components that make up the framework.