Codeigniter Rest

---
name: codeigniter-rest
description: "Build secure RESTful APIs using the CodeIgniter framework."
category: backend
tags: [codeigniter, php, rest, api, json]
complexity: advanced
risk: low
compatibility: [claude-code, antigravity, gemini-cli, cursor, copilot, codex-cli, autohand, kiro]
source: antigravity-official
version: "1.0.0"
date_added: "2026-07-10"
last_updated: "2026-07-10"
---

# CodeIgniter REST API Builder

## Purpose
Manage and implement CodeIgniter REST API Builder requirements efficiently within enterprise applications.

## Core Concepts
Detailed operational framework for CodeIgniter REST API Builder:

### 1️⃣ Overview and Strategy
Understanding boundaries, rules, and best practices for the codeigniter-rest feature domain.

### 2️⃣ Code Implementation Reference
```javascript
// app/Controllers/Api/Users.php
use CodeIgniter\RESTful\ResourceController;
class Users extends ResourceController {
    protected $modelName = 'App\Models\UserModel';
    protected $format    = 'json';
    public function index() {
        return $this->respond($this->model->findAll());
    }
}
```

### 3️⃣ Checklist & Validation Rules
- [ ] Integration validation checklist completed.
- [ ] Code conventions and naming rules followed.
- [ ] Strict type safety constraints verified.
- [ ] Security standards checked.

## Outputs
1. System integration pattern definitions.
2. Code templates and examples.
3. Test validation checklists.