Learn PHALCON with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Performance Notes
C-extension makes Phalcon extremely fast
Use Volt template caching
Leverage built-in caching for DB queries
Optimize ORM queries and indexing
Use asynchronous jobs for heavy tasks
Security Notes
Use Phalcon Security component for hashing and CSRF
Validate and sanitize user input
Secure session and cookies
Apply HTTPS and security headers
Limit access to sensitive configuration files
Monitoring Analytics
Application logs for requests and errors
Performance profiling using DevTools
Integration with monitoring services (NewRelic, Blackfire)
Error tracking with Sentry or similar
Custom analytics via events or services
Code Quality
Follow PSR standards
Use automated testing and CI/CD
Leverage code reviews and static analysis
Use modular services and Volt templates
Maintain consistent naming conventions