Generated Code & Architecture

Understanding GoBaseController, GoBaseModel, entities, helpers, and patterns in the generated output.

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You mention generating both models and entities — aren't they the same thing?

In most MVC frameworks a model and an entity are the same class. Why does CI Wiz generate two separate files for this?

86 vues Feb 11, 2026

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What backend library dependencies do CI Wiz-generated apps have?

If I deploy a CI Wiz-generated app to a client server, what third-party PHP libraries does it require at runtime?

78 vues Feb 11, 2026

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Why does CI Wiz use entities instead of plain arrays?

The generated models return typed entity objects. What is the benefit of this over returning associative arrays, especially for developers coming from CI 3?

84 vues Jan 29, 2026

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What utility functions are available in go_common_helper.php?

The generated app includes a custom helper. What functions does it provide and when would I use them in my own code?

71 vues Jan 28, 2026

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What is GoBaseController and why does CI Wiz use it?

The generated code references GoBaseController everywhere. What is it, what does it provide, and should I extend it in my own custom controllers?

97 vues Jan 27, 2026