Play Java Framework return php file to view

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return ok(views.html.index.render(Group.all(), groupForm));

I need a way for the framework to use index.scala.php file instead of the default index.scala.html file. The code above renders the html file but is there a way to use the php file instead. I want the play framework to use php files instead of html.

Use some PHP framework in that case – biesior Feb 18 '14 at 22:37 — biesior, Feb 18 '14 at 22:37

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 19 '14 at 05:35

I have absolutely no idea how this can be accomplished, but I imagine any hope of pulling off such a wild idea is to use the PHP/Java Bridge. You would have to rewrite the Play template rendering engine to generate HTML from PHP files.

Good luck with that.

score 0 · Answer 2 · edited May 23 '17 at 10:30

I have built a simple bridge between CakePHP and Symfony 2 Controllers, so I can try to provide some general approach. I can't provide specifics because I have never worked with Play personally, and you are bridging across different languages where I was not.

Definitely, take a look at the link @Vidya provided. It might provide what you need already, but I've never worked with it personally. Otherwise, I would avoid these alternatives and build your own.

Read a bit of theory on this - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_pattern
Your View file will sent things off to your existing PHP infrastructure and then build your HTTP response depending on what comes back. Build a system call using java.lang.Runtime.exec(String).
I'm guessing your PHP uses superglobals - If so, you might be able to get away with using a single generic passthrough view file. You'll have to convert query string (https://serverfault.com/questions/187025/), request body + headers (How to pass parameters from command line to $_POST in php-script?), and cookies (Is it possible to read cookie/session value while executing PHP5 script through command prompt?) from Play to PHP
Set the response body + status code based on what comes back from the PHP output (Redirect Runtime.getRuntime().exec() output with System.setOut();). I don't know how to detect errors + warnings in your PHP script.

I am sorry I don't have more details, but I hope this gives you an idea of what's involved.

Play Java Framework return php file to view

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