Getting Started with BibleBridge

Follow this guide to deploy the BibleBridge framework on your own server and begin building your custom scripture interface.

Server Requirements

PHP 8.1+ (Required for modern security and performance)
MySQL / MariaDB (Open-source SQL database support)
Apache Module mod_rewrite (Required for clean SEO-friendly URLs)

Smarty Template Engine (Included in repository)
Bootstrap 5 & Icons (Loaded via CDN)
Quill JS (Included for article editing)

Core Framework Features

Database Integration

Connect your Bible database to display scripture and browse with ease. The framework uses optimized queries for rapid retrieval.

Article CMS

Manage articles and study guides with a built-in CMS. Features rich text editing via Quill JS and automated homepage updates. Test CMS

Adaptive Interface

The UI automatically adapts navigation and book names to match the language of your specific Bible database tables.

Deployment Steps

Clone the Repository: Fork or clone the project from GitHub to your local environment or server.
Database Setup: Import your SQL Bible data into your MySQL/MariaDB instance.
Run Web Installer: Use the built-in web-based installer to configure your database connection and environment variables.
Customize Templates: Modify the Smarty `.tpl` files to match your ministry or personal branding.

Developer Support & Contributions

As an open-source project, BibleBridge relies on community feedback and contributions. You can help shape the future of the framework in several ways:

Dynamic Bookmarking: Explore and improve our bookmarking logic that integrates passages directly into the user navigation.
Personal Study Notes: Help refine the dashboard system where registered users can store reflections and insights.
Feature Requests: Submit your ideas for future enhancements via GitHub Issues to help create a better experience for everyone.

Ready to Build?

BibleBridge is free to use under the MIT License. Visit our GitHub repository to access the full source code, documentation, and community discussions.

Access Source Code

Resources

Technical Setup Guide
Web-Based Installer
Community Support via GitHub