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Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Simply the best PHP framework

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My search has ended. I think i have found the best PHP application development framework. After so many hours of searching, installing, configuring so many frameworks from sourceforge, freshmeat etc, i have found the best solution for my problems. Ok let me explain a few things here. I wanted a framework which:
  • Is flexible.
  • Is easy to use.
  • Doesnt force a design pattern.
  • Dont overdo the MVC, Ajax etc.
  • Provides a stable base for my applications.
And the winner is............. PHP2GO framework!

Using it is extremely simple. You can even use it with your existing applications. It doesnt forces itself on you. This framework in my opinion is the ideal for my needs. It makes so many day to day tasks so simple that it makes u think "why didnt i think of it".

I would rate it above some other frameworks i tried. For one its footwork is so small, you can strip it of unwanted functionality and it comes to around 800K.

Basic usage is like this:
  • U define a config file to suite your needs.
  • U include this file in any file you make.
  • Import classes u plan to use (Forms, templaes etc....)
  • initialise the classes and provide it with details and you are done.
Take a look at the example directory and u can find some very good examples. The most striking feature is how u can define your forms structure in XML and it generates form from it! Its so simple.

I would look into it more thoroughly but whatever time i have spent on it has made me cry with joy. OSS rules.

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