Object Oriented PHP #14 - The FrontController Pattern | Tagalog

Learn how to use the FrontController Pattern
Bonus: Learn to Configure the HTACCESS FILE

Summary
The PHP Front Controller Pattern is a web application design pattern that ensures that all requests in a web application go through a single entry point (the front controller) before being dispatched to the appropriate controller for processing.

The front controller is responsible for managing the request and response objects, as well as loading any necessary resources, such as templates, configuration files, and libraries. It also handles the routing of the request to the appropriate controller based on the URL and HTTP method.

The front controller pattern is commonly used in PHP web frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, and CodeIgniter. It helps developers achieve a single point of entry for all requests, which makes it easier to implement security features, logging, error handling, and caching.

Advantages of the Front Controller Pattern:
1. Simplifies the application design by reducing complexity
2. Improves security by validating input and output data
3. Eases maintenance and debugging by centralizing the application's control
4. Increases performance by allowing caching of resources

Overall, the PHP Front Controller pattern provides a solid foundation for building web applications that are scalable, maintainable, and secure.

00:00 Start
00:42 Page by Page Structure
01:04 Front Controller Pattern Introduction
01:21 Single Controller only
01:46 HTACCESS Configuration
06:13 Front Controller - Code
10:53 Review