How to Install Symfony PHP Framework on Ubuntu 22.04

Introduction

Symfony is a popular PHP framework for building web applications. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Symfony PHP Framework on Ubuntu 22.04.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

1. An Ubuntu 22.04 server or desktop system
2. Root or sudo privileges
3. PHP and Composer installed. If not, you can install them using the following commands:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y php composer

Step 1: Install Symfony Installer

Install the Symfony installer globally using Composer:

composer global require symfony/cli

Add Composer's global bin directory to your system's PATH:

export PATH="$HOME/.composer/vendor/bin:$PATH"

Verify the installation:

symfony --version

Step 2: Create a New Symfony Project

Create a new Symfony project using the Symfony installer:

symfony new my_project_name --full

Step 3: Run Symfony Application

Change into the project directory:

cd my_project_name

Start the Symfony development server:

symfony server:start

Access the Symfony application in your web browser at http://localhost:8000.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Symfony PHP Framework on Ubuntu 22.04 and created a new Symfony project. You can now start developing web applications using Symfony.