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Symfony — use a full PHP application framework and reusable components from one ecosystem

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Stars
31,154
Primary language
PHP
License
MIT
Repository last updated
Sep 21, 2026

Overview

Symfony is both a PHP framework for web and console applications and a collection of reusable components. Teams can adopt the full stack or use individual pieces such as HTTP handling, dependency injection, console tooling, and caching.

Features and best fit

Based on official documentation; not hands-on tested · Content checked:

Choose between the full stack and standalone components

Applications can use FrameworkBundle and the broader stack, while components such as Console, HttpFoundation, and DependencyInjection are also usable independently.

Sources: [2][3]

Plan upgrades around SemVer and LTS releases

Symfony emphasizes semantic versioning, a predictable release process, and Long Term Support versions for operational planning.

Sources: [2]

For long-lived PHP applications and shared platform components

It fits both full web applications and teams that want common PHP infrastructure reused across multiple projects.

Sources: [2]

Separate development branches from the release you deploy

The framework default branch is currently 8.2 while the official docs repository defaults to 7.4. Use the documentation and PHP requirements for the release actually selected rather than treating a development branch as the deployed baseline.

Sources: [2][3][4]

Official sources

  1. [1]symfony/symfony repository(2026-09-21)
  2. [2]Symfony README(2026-09-21)
  3. [3]Symfony composer.json(2026-09-21)
  4. [4]Symfony 7.4 setup documentation(2026-09-21)
Supplemental curator note

The `symfony/symfony` default branch is 8.2 and its current composer.json requires PHP 8.4.1+, reflecting a development line. The official Symfony Docs repository currently defaults to 7.4 and its Composer setup example pins `7.4.*`. Align the chosen release or LTS version with its matching PHP requirements and documentation.

Try it in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Create a Symfony 7.4 skeleton

    Follow the Composer setup path from the default Symfony Docs branch to create a 7.4 project.

    composer create-project symfony/skeleton:"7.4.*" my_project_directory
  2. 2

    Add the web application packages

    For a traditional web application, add the webapp meta-package as shown in the official setup guide.

    cd my_project_directory && composer require webapp
  3. 3

    Start the local server

    With Symfony CLI installed, start the local server and open the URL it reports.

    symfony server:start
Check the official README

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  • framework
  • php
  • symfony
  • symfony-bundle
  • bundle
  • php-framework
  • hacktoberfest
Stars
31,154
Forks
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Watchers
1,042
Open issues
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Contributors
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Primary language
PHP
License
MIT
Repository last updated
Sep 21, 2026
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