🎓 Free Capstone Projects with Full Documentation, ER Diagrams & Source Code — Updated Weekly for 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these CodeIgniter projects free for capstone and thesis use?
Yes. All projects are free to download, modify, and submit. No attribution required for academic use. Most are MIT-licensed.
CodeIgniter 3 vs CodeIgniter 4 — which should I use?
CodeIgniter 4 for new projects — namespaced classes, PSR-4 autoloading, Composer support, PHP 7.4+ requirement. Modern PHP. CodeIgniter 3 if your school's lab is locked to older PHP — but CI3 is in maintenance-only mode since 2022. If you have a choice, pick CI4.
CodeIgniter vs Laravel — which for BSIT capstone?
CodeIgniter for: shared cPanel hosting, small management systems, faster development cycle, panels who know PHP but not modern frameworks. Laravel for: production-quality capstones, panels expecting modern stack, projects beyond 8-10 models. CodeIgniter wins when simple is a feature. We have a separate Laravel Projects collection if you have decided on Laravel.
What PHP version do I need?
CodeIgniter 3 runs on PHP 5.6+ (still). CodeIgniter 4 requires PHP 7.4+. Use PHP 8.1 or 8.2 for current sweet spot — long-term support and CI4 native compatibility. PHP 7.x is past end of life — only use it if your school lab is stuck on it.
How do I deploy a CodeIgniter capstone?
Three options: (1) Local demo — XAMPP or Laragon, put project in htdocs, run. Zero deploy risk. (2) Shared cPanel hosting — CodeIgniter's biggest strength. Upload via FTP or File Manager, import SQL via phpMyAdmin. Many BSIT capstones deploy here for the defense. (3) VPS — only if your panel expects production deployment.
Do these include the documentation (Chapter 1 to 5)?
The CodeIgniter project posts focus on source code. For full Chapter 1-5 documentation patterns, check our Final Year Projects hub. For ER diagrams in Chapter 3, see UML Diagrams Library or our Database Design Projects.
How often is this CodeIgniter projects list updated?
New CodeIgniter projects are added periodically. Last refreshed May 2026.