Composer

Definition

Composer is a dependency manager for PHP, designed to manage and install libraries and dependencies, making the integration and management of packages streamlined and efficient.

Use Cases & Examples

Package Management

Easily manage PHP project dependencies by specifying required packages in a composer.json file.

Autoloading

Automatically load classes to simplify and optimize project structure and coding efficiency.

Version Control

Handle package versions efficiently, ensuring compatibility and stability across environments.

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