Zend Stratigility Laravel Package

zendframework/zend-stratigility

Zend Stratigility is a lightweight middleware pipeline for PHP, built around PSR-7 HTTP messages. Compose request/response processing with reusable middleware, route-like piping, and error handling—ideal for building microservices or adding middleware to existing apps.

Product Decisions This Supports

Not viable for new projects due to being archived (last release 2019) and lacking maintenance, security updates, or community support.
Legacy maintenance only: Consider for existing systems already dependent on it, but prioritize migration to actively maintained alternatives like Laminas Stratigility or Symfony HTTP Kernel.
Build vs buy: Avoid as a "buy" decision; modern PSR-7 middleware solutions (e.g., Laminas, Slim, Expressive) offer better long-term value with active development and ecosystem integration.
Use cases: Limited to maintaining outdated applications where migration is temporarily impossible—never for greenfield projects or microservices requiring modern scalability.

When to Consider This Package

Only for legacy system upkeep: If your application *already