Building a REST API on Android! PHP-MF Framework in Termux (No Root Required!)
Welcome to this demo showcasing the power of Android for development! In this video, I'll walk you through building and testing a simple REST API entirely within the Termux environment on a Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 (though this works on other Android devices too!).
You'll see how I leverage my own lightweight and bloat-free PHP framework, PHPMF (github.com/jthoma/phpmf - check it out!), to quickly set up API endpoints. The routing within PHPMF is straightforward, defined in the index.php file using MF::MFR. While it might seem a bit different initially, you'll find it makes API development a breeze.
This demo covers:
Setting up a new project directory in Termux.
Copying the PHPMF framework and application code.
Defining API routes within index.php.
Running the built-in PHP development server (php -S localhost:8080).
Testing the API using curl in a separate Termux shell (running in the background with & and output redirection to console.log and error.log).
A glimpse at a simple shell script for partially automated local testing.
Whether you're an Android enthusiast or a developer looking for portable solutions, this video demonstrates how you can utilize your device for more than just consuming content. Put that investment in your tablet or phone to good use!
The voiceover for this demo was created using Amazon Polly, and the final video was assembled using ffmpeg, all directly within Termux on Android – pretty neat, right?
Give PHPMF a try yourself and see if it fits your API development needs!
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