BDD extension to PHP SimpleTest to allow writing specs to describe your code.
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#660
MOST-STARRED PHP
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
simplespec gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 8. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #660 among PHP repositories and #11,120 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
23
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Nov 12, 2008
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
simplespec has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
simplespec is an open-source project written in PHP: BDD extension to PHP SimpleTest to allow writing specs to describe your code. .
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in PHP. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in PHP for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/speedmax/simplespec.git
cd simplespec⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
PHP >= 8.2 with Composer
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
simplespec coordinates its core functionality through a modular PHP pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed simplespec into PHP backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install simplespec using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/speedmax/simplespec.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for simplespec.
Import simplespec into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `simplespec --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with PHP, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
speedmax/simplespec is currently ranked #11,120 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does simplespec do? +
BDD extension to PHP SimpleTest to allow writing specs to describe your code.
What language is simplespec written in? +
The primary language is PHP. Topics include: software.
Is simplespec actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 6, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does simplespec have? +
simplespec has 8 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does simplespec rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 8 stars, speedmax/simplespec is ranked #11,120 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #660 among PHP projects.
What license is simplespec distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
