Learn SYMFONY with Real Code Examples

Create a blog with CRUD functionality

Build an e-commerce product catalog

Develop a REST API for a mobile app

Implement user authentication and role-based access

Integrate third-party services via API clients

Check Symfony profiler for request and performance info

Review logs in `var/log/`

Clear cache with `bin/console cache:clear`

Verify route definitions with `bin/console debug:router`

Check Doctrine mappings and database connections

Use PHPUnit for unit testing

Use Symfony WebTestCase for functional tests

Mock services for isolated tests

Use test database or SQLite in memory

Run `bin/phpunit` to execute tests

Deploy on traditional PHP hosting with Apache/Nginx

Use Docker containers for environment consistency

Deploy on cloud services like AWS, GCP, Azure

Use CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment

Manage secrets using environment variables or vaults

Symfony CLI for local server and management

Composer for package management

Doctrine ORM for database handling

Twig templating engine

Profiler and debug toolbar

Doctrine ORM or ODM

API Platform for REST/GraphQL APIs

Monolog for logging

SwiftMailer/Mailer for emails

Symfony UX and Webpack Encore for frontend assets

Use Symfony Flex to simplify bundle installation

Leverage MakerBundle to generate boilerplate code

Keep services small and focused

Use environment variables for config

Use profiler and debug tools to accelerate development

Steep learning curve for beginners

Configuring bundles and dependencies

Understanding complex service container usage

Optimizing performance for large apps

Maintaining long-term enterprise projects