Development over 3 years: how I built my PHP CMS/Framework Gy, a 350 KB ‘Bitrix killer’

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This article introduces Gy, a lightweight PHP CMS/framework built over three years and positioned as an alternative to Bitrix and other established systems. It describes the project’s architecture, supported databases, core modules, and compatibility with PHP versions from 5.6 through 8.3. The piece also highlights the open-source release, GitHub repository, documentation, and installation materials. It emphasizes the framework’s emphasis on simplicity, modularity, and reusable components for building websites and admin panels.

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