Bug#1109632: marked as done (ITP: php-slim -- PHP micro framework for web applications and APIs)

Dear William,

I need to address the version compatibility issue that led to this ITP filing.

VERSION INCOMPATIBILITY:
FOSSology requires php-slim version 3.12.3, while current Debian provides Slim v4.x or v5.x. These major versions have significant breaking changes that prevent FOSSology from functioning.

MAJOR BREAKING CHANGES BETWEEN VERSIONS:
Slim 3.x → 4.x introduced:
- Complete PSR-15 middleware rewrite (breaking middleware interfaces)
- Route handling mechanism changes
- Container dependency injection API overhaul
- Request/Response object handling modifications
- App class constructor and configuration changes

EVIDENCE FROM FOSSology INTEGRATION:
FOSSology's web components were built against Slim 3.12.3 APIs:
- Route definitions use Slim 3.x syntax
- Middleware implementations follow Slim 3.x patterns
- Container configuration expects Slim 3.x interfaces
- Request/response handling uses Slim 3.x methods

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT:
Migrating FOSSology from Slim 3.x to 4.x+ would require:
- Rewriting all middleware components
- Updating route definitions throughout the codebase
- Modifying container configuration
- Testing all web interfaces for compatibility
- This is a major development effort beyond packaging scope

PROPOSED SOLUTION:
Package as php-slim-3 to provide legacy Slim 3.x compatibility alongside newer versions, following Debian's pattern for maintaining incompatible framework versions.

DEBIAN PRECEDENT:
Similar to how Debian maintains:
- Multiple Symfony versions (when applications require specific versions)
- Different framework versions for backward compatibility
- Legacy library versions when applications cannot migrate easily

JUSTIFICATION:
FOSSology is a mature license compliance system with established web interfaces. Providing Slim 3.x enables its integration into Debian without forcing extensive upstream rewrites.

REQUEST:
Could we reopen this ITP to discuss version-specific Slim packaging? This would enable FOSSology's web components to function properly in Debian.

Best regards,
Ahmed Gamal
FOSSology Debian Packaging Team

Migration guide reference: https://www.slimframework.com/docs/v4/start/upgrade.html

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From: Ahmed Gamal <ahmed.gamal9541@gmail.com>
To: Debian Bug Tracking System <submit@bugs.debian.org>
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Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:05:00 +0000
Subject: ITP: php-slim -- PHP micro framework for web applications and APIs
Package: wnpp
Severity: wishlist
Owner: Ahmed Gamal <ahmed.gamal9541@gmail.com>

* Package name : php-slim
Version : 3.12.3
Upstream Author : Josh Lockhart <info@slimframework.com>
* URL : https://github.com/slimphp/Slim
* License : MIT
Programming Lang: PHP
Section : php

Description:
PHP micro framework for web applications and APIs

Slim is a PHP micro framework that helps you quickly write simple yet powerful web applications and APIs. It provides a minimal and fast foundation with a focus on HTTP routing, middleware, and dependency injection, making it ideal for building RESTful APIs and small-to-medium web projects.

Slim supports PSR-7 HTTP message interfaces, middleware architecture, and easy integration with other PHP components. It is widely used in the PHP ecosystem for its simplicity, flexibility, and performance.

Rationale:
This package is required as a dependency for FOSSology, an open source license compliance system. FOSSology uses PHP-based tools for source code analysis and license detection, and Slim is used as a lightweight framework for building web-based components and APIs within the project.

The php-slim package is essential for:
- Providing a robust and flexible web framework for FOSSology's web components
- Supporting RESTful API development and HTTP routing
- Enabling middleware-based request/response processing
- Ensuring compatibility with PSR-7 and modern PHP standards
- Facilitating rapid development of web interfaces and services

Technical Details:
- Requires PHP >= 5.5
- Supports PSR-7 HTTP message interfaces
- Middleware architecture for extensibility
- MIT licensed for maximum compatibility
- Well-documented and widely adopted in the PHP community

Dependencies:
- php (>= 5.5)
- Build dependencies: phpunit, php-codesniffer

The package will be maintained by Ahmed Gamal <ahmed.gamal9541@gmail.com> as part
of the FOSSology packaging effort.

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Ahmed Gamal
FOSSology Debian Packaging Team

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Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2025 15:45:06 +0200
Subject: The package already exists in Debian

Please do some research before opening ITP/RFP bugs.
This package already exists in Debian.

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