👉 The "Zend Skeleton Application" conf file contains configuration files for the Zend Framework, used by many applications to simplify setup and development tasks. Here's a brief overview:
File Name:
`application.yml`
- This file defines application configurations such as database connection details, routes, etc.
Configuration Files in
`application.yml`:
```yaml
# Define Application Configuration
web:
# Web application settings
# ...
# Database configuration
db:
# Connect to the database server using $options
```
Definition of `Web application settings` and `Database configuration`:
The `.web` section defines application settings, while the `.db` section provides details about the connection to the database.
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Settings:
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Database Name:
This is the name of your SQL database. It's typically created by passing it as an argument when creating a new connection in the `db.yml` file.
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Driver and Connection Type:
You can use either MySQL or Postgres, depending on your database choice and familiarity with these SQL language flavors.
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Connections:
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Host:
The host you wish to connect to
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Username:
Your MySQL user name
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Password:
Your MySQL password
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Database:
If using PostgreSQL use the `PostgreSQL` driver, otherwise use the MySQL Driver
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Port:
Port number (default: 3306) if using PostgreSQL, or '5432' for MySQL
Note:
The configuration file should be placed in a directory named `application.yml` with the extension `.application.yml`, and all applications can rely on this template to easily configure their dependencies and setup.