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PHP Database Web API

Author: Marco Cesarato

Description

Dynamically generate RESTful APIs from the contents of a database table. Provides JSON, XML, and HTML. Supports most popular databases.

What problem this solves

Creating an API to access information within existing database tables is laborious task, when done as a bespoke task. This is often dealt with by exporting the contents of the database as CSV files, and providing downloads of them as a “good enough” solution.

How this solves it

Database Web API acts as a filter, sitting between a database and the browser, allowing users to interact with that database as if it was a native API. The column names function as the key names. This obviates the need for custom code for each database layer.

When Alternative PHP Cache (APC) is installed, parsed data is stored within APC, which accelerates its functionality substantially. While APC is not required, it is recommended highly.

Databases supported

• 4D
• CUBRID
• Firebird/Interbase
• IBM
• Informix
• MS SQL Server
• MySQL
• ODBC and DB2
• Oracle
• PostgreSQL
• SQLite

Requirements

• PHP
• Database
• APC (optional)