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CodeIgniter is a free and open-source web framework built with PHP. It's simple and flexible. It performs well. It's been around since 2006 and was originally developed by EllisLab (also known for ExpressionEngine). As a framework it competes with Laravel, Symfony and Yii.

CodeIgniter runs well here. A lightweight framework doesn't ask for much: a small PHP component covers most projects, with MySQL added when needed. The free trial shows real response times before any payment.

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How do I deploy a CodeIgniter app to fortrabbit?
Git push

Git push - Push your repository; Composer runs in the build and the release is swapped in atomically. Add a MySQL component, set env vars, and use SSH for migrations and Spark commands.

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Can I host an older version of CodeIgniter, like CodeIgniter 3?
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Yes - The framework version is set in the codebase and the PHP version is picked to match, so a legacy CodeIgniter 3 app and a modern CodeIgniter 4 project are both fine.

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Is CodeIgniter fast on fortrabbit?
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Yes - CodeIgniter is lightweight to begin with, and it runs on isolated resources here with OPcache available, so small apps stay quick. Scale the PHP component if traffic grows.

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Can I try CodeIgniter hosting before paying?
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Yes - Every new app starts as a free trial — seven days, no credit card.

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Does CodeIgniter need a database here?
It depends

It depends - Most CodeIgniter apps use a relational database; add a MySQL component for that. A site that stores nothing can run on the PHP component alone.

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