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yiisoft/db

Yii Database Library

PHP ◇ database BSD-3-Clause
★216STARS
⑂51FORKS
!47ISSUES
🏆#7,794GLOBAL RANK
🔥2DAYS TRENDING
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db gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 216. It is about 8 years old and has averaged roughly 27 stars a year. It ranks #531 among PHP repositories and #7,794 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

db is an open-source project written in PHP: Yii Database Library.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in database, dbal, query-builder. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in PHP for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/yiisoft/db.git
cd db

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

PHP >= 8.2 with Composer

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

db 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

Modern Web Interfaces

Build dynamic, responsive user experiences with component-driven architecture.

Enterprise Design Systems

Standardize design tokens, accessible widgets, and themes across engineering teams.

Interactive Data Dashboards

Render real-time telemetry, user feeds, and analytics with sub-millisecond updates.

Cross-Platform Web Apps

Deploy performant single-page applications optimized for both mobile and desktop browsers.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install db using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/yiisoft/db.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for db.

3

Import db into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `db --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 216 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the BSD-3-Clause license.
Built in PHP for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with PHP and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does db do? +

Yii Database Library

What language is db written in? +

The primary language is PHP. Topics include: database, dbal, query-builder, sql, yii3.

Is db actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 1, 2026 with 47 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does db have? +

db has 216 stars and 51 forks on GitHub.

How does db rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 216 stars, yiisoft/db is ranked #7,794 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #531 among PHP projects.

What license is db distributed under? +

The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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