The latest articles on DEV Community by iecharri (@iecharri). https://dev.to/iecharri https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3853418%2F4e64fdb0-99d8-4a0a-9053-9e6aa6166ed2.jpeg https://dev.to/iecharri en iecharri Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:59:43 +0000 https://dev.to/iecharri/evai-lightweight-php-lms-used-in-a-real-university-for-20-years-now-open-source-5emg https://dev.to/iecharri/evai-lightweight-php-lms-used-in-a-real-university-for-20-years-now-open-source-5emg <p>EVAI is a web-based LMS (Learning Management System) built with PHP/MySQL/Apache. It was used for real university distance learning classes and master's programs from 2000 to 2023.</p> <h2> Features </h2> <ul> <li>Forums and chat</li> <li>Notes and questionnaires</li> <li>QR codes and agenda</li> <li>Multi-language and multi-theme</li> <li>Role-based access</li> <li>File sharing between users</li> </ul> <h2> Why EVAI? </h2> <p>It's lightweight, runs on shared hosting, and doesn't require the complexity of Moodle. It was built to solve real problems in a real classroom.</p> <h2> Try it </h2> <ul> <li>Live demo: <a href="https://evaidemo.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://evaidemo.org</a> </li> <li>GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/iecharri/evai" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/iecharri/evai</a> </li> </ul> <p>MIT License. Feedback welcome!</p> php opensource education webdev