Web-based Setup Assistant

2026
A web-based setup assistant for the automated initial configuration of an existing Symfony application. The focus was a clearly guided configuration process, validation, traceable logging and a robust technical implementation. The presentation intentionally avoids internal system details or confidential project information.

Features

  • Multi-step setup workflow
  • Validation of inputs and system requirements
  • Live logging via Server-Sent Events
  • Encapsulation of logic in services
  • Robust final execution
  • Documentation and professional preparation as final project

Learnings

  • Structuring complex setup processes
  • Balancing classic server rendering, HTMX and SPA approaches
  • Security, validation and traceability in administrative workflows

Tech Stack

SymfonyPHPTwigHTMXDoctrinePostgreSQLServer-Sent EventsDocker

Role

Concept, development, documentation

Status

Completed