Learn SLIM with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Architecture
Request-Response cycle handled via PSR-7 interfaces
Routing determines controller logic execution
Middleware modifies request/response objects
Dependency Injection via container for services
Error handling and logging integrated at middleware level
Rendering Model
Routes handle request and delegate to controllers or callbacks
Middleware processes requests/responses before/after handlers
Services injected via DI container
Response objects carry HTTP output
Templating engines optional for view rendering
Architectural Patterns
Micro-framework architecture
Middleware stack
PSR-7 request/response
Dependency injection
Routing-first design
Real World Architectures
Microservices API architecture
Single-page app backends
REST APIs for mobile or web clients
Lightweight admin dashboards
Middleware-driven logging and auth pipelines
Design Principles
Minimalism and simplicity
PSR compliance for interoperability
Middleware-driven architecture
Flexibility and extensibility
Focus on performance and low overhead
Scalability Guide
Use caching layers to reduce DB load
Distribute microservices for load balancing
Use queue systems for background processing
Optimize middleware stack order
Monitor performance metrics for APIs
Migration Guide
Upgrade routes to PSR-7 request/response objects
Refactor middleware to PSR-15 interfaces
Update DI container integrations
Test all routes and API endpoints
Review dependencies for version compatibility