CodeIgniter 4 Module Generator

A powerful CLI tool for generating modular structures in CodeIgniter 4 applications, specifically designed for the ci4ms framework. The ModuleGenerator simplifies the creation of standardized module structures, including configuration files, controllers, views, and language files.

Overview

The ModuleGenerator is a CodeIgniter 4 CLI command that creates a complete module structure with a single command. It follows CodeIgniter 4 conventions and best practices, making it an essential tool for developers building modular applications with the ci4ms framework.

Key Features

• Generates a complete module structure with a single CLI command
• Creates configuration, routes, controllers, views, and language files
• Supports English and Turkish language files by default
• Seamlessly integrates with CodeIgniter's CLI
• Customizable templates for flexibility
• Ensures consistent module structure across projects

Installation

To use the ModuleGenerator, install it via Composer:

composer require ci4-cms-erp/ext_module_generator

Usage

Run the following command in your CodeIgniter 4 project directory to create a new module:

php spark make:module ModuleName

If no module name is provided, the CLI will prompt you to enter one. The module name will be automatically capitalized (e.g., user becomes User).

Example

$ php spark make:module Admin
Module 'Admin' created successfully!

$ php spark make:module Blog
Module 'Blog' created successfully!

This will generate modules named Admin and Blog in the modules directory with all necessary files and folders.

Generated Module Structure

The ModuleGenerator creates the following directory structure for each module:

modules/ModuleName/
├── Config/
│   ├── ModuleNameConfig.php
│   └── Routes.php
├── Controllers/
│   └── ModuleName.php
├── Database/
│   ├── Migrations/
│   └── Seeds/
├── Helpers/
├── Language/
│   ├── en/
│   │   └── ModuleName.php
│   └── tr/
│       └── ModuleName.php
├── Libraries/
├── Models/
├── Validation/
└── Views/
    ├── create.php
    ├── list.php
    └── update.php

Each directory and file serves a specific purpose, adhering to CodeIgniter 4 conventions.

Generated Files

The generator creates the following template files with predefined content:

• Config/ModuleNameConfig.php: Defines module-specific configurations, including CSRF exceptions and filters.
• Config/Routes.php: Sets up routes for the module, including index, create, update, and delete routes.
• Controllers/ModuleName.php: A controller with methods for index, create, update, and delete actions, including basic validation.
• Language Files: English (en/ModuleName.php) and Turkish (tr/ModuleName.php) language files with welcome messages.
• Views: Templates for create.php, list.php, and update.php views, integrated with a base layout.

Example Controller

Below is an example of the generated controller for a module named Blog:

namespace Modules\Blog\Controllers;

class Blog extends \Modules\Backend\Controllers\BaseController {
    public function index() {
        return view('Modules\Blog\Views\list', $this->defData);
    }
    
    public function create() {
        if ($this->request->is('post')) {
            $vdata = [
                ''=>['label'=>'', 'rules'=>''],
            ];
            $valData = ($vdata);
            if ($this->validate($valData) == false) return redirect()->back()->withInput()->with('errors', $this->validator->getErrors());
        }
        return view('Modules\Blog\Views\create', $this->defData);
    }
    
    public function update(int $id) {
        if ($this->request->is('post')) {
            $vdata = [
                ''=>['label'=>'', 'rules'=>''],
            ];
            $valData = ($vdata);
            if ($this->validate($valData) == false) return redirect()->back()->withInput()->with('errors', $this->validator->getErrors());
        }
        return view('Modules\Blog\Views\update', $this->defData);
    }

    public function delete(int $id)
    {
        $infos=$this->commonModel->selectOne('your_table',['id'=>$id]);
        if($this->commonModel->remove('your_table',['id'=>$id]))
            return $this->redirect()->back()->with('success',$infos->attr.' deleted.');
        return $this->redirect()->back()->with('error','Can not deleted.');
    }
}

Customization

The ModuleGenerator uses template methods to generate files, allowing developers to customize the templates in the ModuleGenerator.php class to fit specific project requirements.

Requirements

• CodeIgniter 4
• PHP 7.4 or higher
• Composer for installation

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please submit a pull request or open an issue on the project's GitHub repository.

Support

For issues or questions, refer to the GitHub repository or contact the maintainers.

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