Installation Core Class
The Install class is the foundational logic behind the GeniXCMS automated web wizard. It handles the critical transition from an empty directory to a fully functional CMS by managing filesystem configuration, database schema initialization, and initial administrator provisioning.
⚡ Core Installation Methods
Install::makeConfig($file_path)
This method generates the primary config.php file within the inc/config/ directory.
- Data Source: It extracts database credentials and site parameters from the active installation session.
- Output: Returns a
string containing the full PHP configuration content or a success/failure message.
// Typically used within the installation wizard controller
Install::makeConfig(INC_LIB . 'config/config.php');
Install::createTable()
Orchestrates the creation of all core system tables.
- Process: It executes a structured SQL stack to build tables for Posts, Pages, Users, Options, and Categories.
- Return:
boolean (Success of the schema build).
if (Install::createTable()) {
// Proceed to administrator account setup
}
🏗️ Installation Lifecycle
The Install class is typically invoked during the 4-stage browser-based wizard:
- Environment Check: Verifies PHP versions and required extensions (
pdo, gd, mbstring).
- Configuration: Collects database (MySQL/SQLite) and site metadata.
- Schema Build: Triggers
createTable() to initialize the database structure.
- Finalization: Executes
makeConfig() to lock the settings into a physical file.
🛡️ Security Post-Installation
The Install class includes built-in checks to prevent accidental re-installations of an existing site.
- File Detection: If
inc/config/config.php exists, the installation routines are automatically bypassed.
- Permission Warning: The system recommends setting
config.php to Read-Only (chmod 444) after a successful run.
priority_highImportantManual Overrides: While the Install class handles the heavy lifting, developers can manually trigger schema updates using the Migration System for post-installation updates.
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