Symfony Console Command Examples (with examples)

Creating a new Symfony project

To create a new Symfony project, you can use the symfony new command. This command initializes a new Symfony project in the specified directory.

symfony new my_project

• Motivation: This command is useful when you want to start a new Symfony project from scratch. It sets up the necessary directory structure and initializes the project with basic configuration files.
• Arguments:
  • my_project: The name of the directory where the new Symfony project will be created.
• Example Output: The command will create a new directory called my_project with the basic Symfony project structure and configuration files.

Running a local web server

To run a local web server for a Symfony project, you can use the symfony serve command. This command starts a local development server that serves your Symfony application.

symfony serve

• Motivation: Running a local web server is useful during development to quickly test and preview your Symfony application. It eliminates the need to configure and set up a separate web server environment.
• Arguments: None.
• Example Output: The command will start the local web server and display the URL where your Symfony application is accessible, usually http://localhost:8000.

Stopping the local web server

To stop the local web server that is running for a Symfony project, you can use the symfony server:stop command. This command stops the currently running Symfony local server.

symfony server:stop

• Motivation: Stopping the local web server is necessary when you want to terminate the running server process and free up the resources it was using.
• Arguments: None.
• Example Output: The command will stop the currently running Symfony local server and display a confirmation message.

Checking for security issues in dependencies

To check for security issues in the dependencies of a Symfony project, you can use the symfony security:check command. This command analyzes the project’s dependencies and checks for known security vulnerabilities.

symfony security:check

• Motivation: It is important to regularly check for security vulnerabilities in the dependencies of your Symfony project. This command helps you identify and address potential security risks.
• Arguments: None.
• Example Output: The command will analyze the project’s dependencies and display a report that lists any security issues found. It will also provide recommendations on how to address these vulnerabilities.

Each of the above examples showcases a different use case of the symfony command tool. Whether you are starting a new project, running a local web server, stopping a running server, or checking for security issues, the symfony command provides you with the necessary tools to manage your Symfony applications effectively.