Using react.js with php and php frameworks

John Davies

7y1.1kPHP

I've worked with php and now looking at using a framework like codeignitor. I also want to have an interactive front-end so I'm considering react.js which is the View of the MVC.

As I'm using the View aspect through React can I still use frameworks such as codeignitor which already has a view as its based on MVC?

Is there much point using codeignitor if I'm going to be using React?

Thanks

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Vijay Patel6y ago
You can populate default states in your react code using PHP. The best way to use PHP as backend with React Js as the front end is to keep both separate. Make a stand-alone front-end and use PHP to create APIs which interact with the database.
Harikrishna Kundariya7y ago
Yes, you can work with CodeIgniter using React. The .php view files could not be replaced with .js files of the react app as the server is Apache. The PHP view files do not need to be replaced with js files. JavaScript can easily be added to PHP files using
"https://unpkg.com/react-dom@16/umd/react-dom.development.js" crossorigin>
"assets/js/like_button.js">
/assets/js/like_button.js
'use strict';
const e = React.createElement;
class LikeButton extends React.Component {
constructor(props) {
super(props);
this.state = { liked: false };
}
render() {
if (this.state.liked) {
return 'You liked comment number ' + this.props.commentID;
}
return e(
'button',
{ onClick: () => this.setState({ liked: true }) },
'Like'
);
}
}
// Find all DOM containers, and render Like buttons into them.
document.querySelectorAll('.like_button_container')
.forEach(domContainer => {
// Read the comment ID from a data-* attribute.
const commentID = parseInt(domContainer.dataset.commentid, 10);
ReactDOM.render(
e(LikeButton, { commentID: commentID }),
domContainer
);
});

Lucy Wilson7y ago
React Js is all about focusing on becoming proficient and effective. It facilitates the creation of interactive and reusable UI components. You can choose the framework wisely depending on your requirement. PHP framework is a basic platform, by using this platform you will save a lot of time and will be able to develop application rapidly.