Hello DEV community! 👋
Today, I’m introducing you to Puzzle, a hybrid PHP/JS framework that allows you to build full websites from a visual interface.
Easy to learn, modular, self-hostable, and open-source, Puzzle is designed for those who want to build quickly without losing control over the code.
🚀 What is Puzzle?
Puzzle is a framework that combines:
🧱 A visual interface to build and organize your pages, content, and modules
⚙️ A solid PHP backend foundation coupled with JavaScript for the frontend
🧩 A modular system to add features quickly
👥 Built-in member and admin areas (authentication, permissions, management...)
You can create a full website, customize it, add existing modules, or even code your own components if needed.
🧠 What can you do with Puzzle?
Create a showcase website, a portal, an online community, a dashboard, etc.
Easily add existing apps like:
A blog
A forum
Private messaging
Manage users via the member area
Control content and modules via the admin area
Extend the framework with your own PHP/JS blocks
⚙️ Why is it different from a classic CMS?
Unlike WordPress or Drupal:
Puzzle is lightweight and easy to understand
It’s designed for developers, not to lock you into a no-code logic
The code is readable, modular, and self-hosted
👀 Who is Puzzle for?
Frontend developers who want a simple backend to hook into
Makers and freelancers who need to move fast while keeping control of the code
Product teams who want a customizable website foundation
Anyone tired of heavy or closed CMS
🔧 Technical Features
🌀 Hybrid PHP/JS framework
📂 Modular architecture (reusable apps)
🛠 Visual building interface (logical drag & drop)
🔐 Built-in authentication + permissions
🚀 Simple deployment (classic hosting, Docker…)
🔓 Open-source and free
Puzzle is 100% open-source.
You can use it, host it, modify it, or even contribute to the project.
🔗 Source code on GitHub
🌐 Official website
✨ In summary
Puzzle is:
✅ A modern PHP/JS visual framework
✅ A ready-to-use site with integrated admin + member areas
✅ Reusable apps: blog, forum, messaging, etc.
✅ An evolving solution for developers
✅ Open-source, self-hostable, lightweight
👉 Try Puzzle here: https://puzzleapp.org
👉 And let me know what you think! Feedback is always welcome 🙌
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