Hey devs,
So I’ve been working a lot with PHP and using PDO for database interaction: prepared statements, binding params, the whole thing. It’s simple, secure (when done right), and I like how it keeps things lean without needing a whole framework.
But I’m curious; do you still use PDO in your stack for backend development, especially for custom-built webapps or internal tools?
Nowadays it feels like everything’s about Laravel or some other full-stack framework, but sometimes I just want full control over my app structure, without bloat or magic. PDO + custom routing + some Tailwind + Alpine + vanilla JS gets the job done for me. Lightweight, fast, and I know where everything is.
Am I just being old-school? Or are there still folks who appreciate PDO for what it is? Would love to hear your thoughts, or even see how y’all structure your raw PHP apps if you’re doing the same.
Let’s talk minimalism vs. modern conventions
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