Picking a Framework
Over the past few years I have checked out many of the popular PHP frameworks out there. The three I did the most development with were CakePHP, CodeIgniter and Zend Framework. Each one has fills a very different set of needs, and I think most people do not understand that. People seem to take framework reviews very personally for some reason as if its a reflection of their ability.
Addressing Your Needs
To oversimplify things, it’s easy to map your role with some of the different frameworks. I choose these three, because they represent my point very well. I’m going to fudge the definitions a little bit here, and toss WordPress (or ‘insert your favorite CMS here’) into the mix as well. While the mapping may be an oversimplification, remember that the particular role’s core needs may match your needs for a project, even if you fit another role. Read more…