PHP Frameworks

Author: Keith

25 May

Recently I’ve been toying with the idea of using a PHP framework to help with the development of my web sites. The problem is, I don’t know which one to choose

Some of the frameworks I’ve been looking at include:

Each has there own unique advantages, but what is the best way to decide which one suits my needs the best?

Filed under: Web Programming

3 Responses for "PHP Frameworks"

http://openid.42dh.com/ May 26th, 2007 at 12:29 am 1
I recommend CakePHP, but I am biased

You could create a table where you list the features which are important to you. Then you rate those features for each of the frameworks on a scale from 0-10. At the end, you add all the ratings and the framework with the highest score is the one which probably fits best to your needs.

Good luck!
NiKo May 26th, 2007 at 1:46 am 2
Code Quality, Documentation and Community. That said, I’ve personally choosed Symfony and I don’t regret it.
sf May 26th, 2007 at 3:33 am 3
Symfony and CakePHP are the best: active development and vibrant communities.

Both are very similar to Ruby on Rails.

CakePHP is a bit simpler. Symfony is a bit more professional.

Symfony has the best documentation: more than 700 high quality pages including a complete free book (http://www.symfony-project.com/content/documentation.html).

Yahoo uses Symfony for Yahoo Bookmarks, Yahoo Answers and del.icio.us (more than 20 million users!!) (source: http://www.phpday.it/site/phpday-2007/calendario-conferenze/canale-enterprise/federico-feroldi-php-in-yahoo/)