CodeIgniter is a PHP MVC framework for developing applications rapidly. CodeIgniter provides out of the box libraries for connecting to the database and performing various operations. Like sending emails, uploading files, managing sessions, etc.

CodeIgniter Features:

Small Footprint

The entire source code for CodeIgniter framework is close to 2MB. This makes it easy to master CodeIgniter and how it works. It also simplifies deploying and updating it.

Blazing Fast

Users tend to favor applications that load very fast. If you have worked with some of the modern frameworks, then you will realize that they take less than one second to load just after installation. CodeIgniter, you can loads on average around less than 50ms. The extra time spent optimizing like is the case in another framework is freed up when you are working with CodeIgniter.

Blazzing Fast

The built-in features are designed to work independently without relying too much on other components. This makes it easy to maintain and make upgrades

MVC Architecture

The framework uses the Model-View-Controller architectural design. It is industry standard practices when working with web applications. MVC separates the data, business logic, and presentation.