Packagist

Packagist is the primary package repository for the PHP programming language, serving as the default source for Composer, PHP's dependency management tool. It hosts a vast collection of PHP libraries and packages, allowing developers to easily discover, install, and manage dependencies for their projects. By providing metadata and versioning information, it enables automated dependency resolution and integration into PHP applications.

Also known as: Packagist.org, PHP Packagist, Composer repository, PHP package repository, Packagist repo

Why learn Packagist?

Developers should use Packagist when working with PHP projects that require external libraries or frameworks, as it streamlines dependency management through Composer. It is essential for modern PHP development, particularly in web applications using frameworks like Laravel or Symfony, where managing numerous packages efficiently is critical. Learning Packagist helps ensure project reproducibility, version control, and seamless integration of community-contributed code.

Learning Resources

• docs: Packagist Official Documentation
• docs: Composer Documentation - Using Packagist
• video: Laracasts: Composer and Packagist
• tutorial: PHP: The Right Way - Dependency Management
• tutorial: Packagist Tutorial on SitePoint