How to choose the right PHP Framework?

[mario2027]

Hi!

I'm a PHP Pro, but haven't use any PHP framework till now, so I have no clue on
how to choose a PHP framework. Do you have some tips to help me choose the/a right PHP Framework?

I want a stable and secure PHP framework for Projects with about 400 hours development time.
It should be possible to use the framework on Shared-Hosting-Webservers.
I don't need some AJAX support (I'm using extJS).
It would be nice if the framework supports Rapid Application Development
and object-relational mapping.

Also some of the standard-functions (Authentification, form validation) would
be nice. Caching would be a usefull, but isn't needed.

Needs for a PHP framework:
- Shared-Hosting-Webserver-Support
- for Projects between 200 und 400 hours work
- Developing Modell "Rapid Application Development" supported
- object-relational mapping supported
If possible:
- Caching
- Already finished Modules (e.g. Authentification, form validation, ..)
- Easy to learn


Which PHP framework is the right one I am seeking for?

thx
Wallace

[Nelson]

Hi,

For your requirement you can surely choose CodeIgniter (CI) framework.
You will get Authentication, form validation etc modules in Helper References.
It's a secure framework. For more security you can change the directory structures and names. Help for this available in forum.

compared CI with other PHP frameworks ,it's
1. Easy to setup and install.
2. Easy and flexible.
3. Lots of help data available.
4. Fast to execute.

[Catherine]

Well, I am not too sound technically but as far as I know, the best option is to check what PHP framework is recommended by the scripts or applications you are looking forward to install or host on the hosting plan or server and use it only.

[charlieluc]

Well, I am not too sound technically but as far as I know, the best option is to check what PHP framework is recommended by the scripts or applications you are looking forward to install or host on the hosting plan or server and use it only.

What are the comprable applications besides php?

[seemasinghal]

PHP has risen significantly after Facebook’s success but i still feel that asp.net is better overall..

[DPS Computing]

Even though this is an old thread, as it has been revived....

Personally, I think as long as you've got time to learn the PHP Framework that you finally choose properly then I would recommend something like CodeIgnitor.

However, this is quite, what I would term, a 'full on' PHP framework - it will likely be overly complicated and not worth the overhead for a basic project. But a medium to high complexity project and it should definitely be worth the time spent learning it and the extra resources .