Hybrid PHP React CMS for Web Applications

A modern React/PHP CMS where Developers need to build complex Applications in thier own ways of coding.

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Welcome to STCMS

Hybrid Content Management System for Web Applications, enjoy the power of PHP and React as the same time without complixity.

fast Server-Side Rendering

Built with PHP and Twig templates for fast initial/layout page loads and SEO optimization.

  • • SEO-friendly server-side rendering
  • • Fast initial page loads with file or Apcu caching
  • • Secure authentication handling
  • • component based design

Client-Side Interactivity

React components for dynamic user interfaces and enhanced user experience.

  • • 100% React components compatibility
  • • complete isolated and independent folder for front end developers
  • • Modern UI/UX with TailwindCSS and Vite
  • • flat and open structure for react components

start with STCMS

1

installation

Terminal 
composer require gemvc/stcms
Tip: allways create a git repository for your project before you even start!
2

initialization

Terminal 
php vendor/bin/stcms init
Tip: this command shall be run in the root of your project!
3

install front-end dependancies

Terminal 
npm install
Tip: tailwindcss and vite will be installed automatically!
4

run Assets

Terminal 
npm run dev
Tip: you can also use vite/npm run build at any time!
5

run server and Start Developing

Terminal 
php -S localhost:8000 -t public
Tip: your site will be available at http://localhost:8000
6

optional:

Terminal 
php vendor/bin/stcms install:help en
Tip: will install the help pages, by defualt the links on welcome landing pages see dont works!

What You Get

  • • Symfony Cache - Modern caching (APCu/file)
  • • Symfony Dotenv - Environment management
  • • Guzzle HTTP - API integration
  • • Twig Templates - Server-side rendering
  • • Vite Build System - React bundling
  • • Security Headers - Apache configuration
  • • UI/UX - TailwindCSS and Vite

Environment Configuration

File: .env

API_BASE_URL=http://localhost:80
CACHE_DRIVER=apcu
DEFAULT_LANGUAGE=en

Configure your environment variables for API endpoints, caching, and default language.

Common Issues

  • • Composer not found: Install Composer first
  • • Node.js required: Install Node.js for frontend builds
  • • PHP 8.0+: Ensure you have PHP 8.0 or higher
  • • APCu extension: Install for better performance (optional)