Comparative Literature Study of CodeIgniter and Laravel Framework Performance in Website Creation

PHP frameworks are widely used in web application development because they speed up the coding process and simplify application management. Among the popular frameworks, CodeIgniter and Laravel are often the top choices. This study aims to compare the performance of the two frameworks through literature studies from various relevant sources. The method used is a literature study of previous references, which is analyzed based on five main aspects: basic performance, ease of development, database management, security, and features and scalability. Data was obtained from official documentation, benchmark results, and scientific publications that discuss both frameworks. The analysis results show that CodeIgniter excels in execution speed and simplicity and is suitable for lightweight applications and novice developers. On the other hand, Laravel stands out for its modern features, complex database management, and more integrated security systems, making it better suited for large-scale and complex applications. The conclusion of this study shows that the selection of a framework should be adjusted to the needs of the project, the complexity of the system, and the development team's ability. This research is expected to guide developers in determining the right framework choice and encouraging further study based on direct experimental tests for more applicable results.