JackKerouac Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hey All I want to create some reports in PHP. I don't want to spend too long - it's the data that's important. But having said that, if the reports look great and have access control, this would be awesome. Data source: MySQL, XML web service, AdWords API I can either - code this from scratch - use a framework like Cake, or CodeIgniter - use some other PHP tool? Which is best? I'd love to avoid having to code things like: authentication, data access, navigation, and templates. And it'd be a great bonus to get Ajax built in. Does this sounds like something that is best done in Cake? or should i use regular PHP with Smarty? Or something else? Your expertise is greatly appreciated! Thanks Jack Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/122209-quick-php-reports-framework/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterACE14 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 well everyone's opinion will be different so you won't really get a 'answer' as such, its all a matter of preference. If you want to avoid the basics like the templates, data access etc.. you can using something like Cake, however it may take more time 'hacking' cake, then it would to code it all from scratch, and if you use a framework that has AJAX, I'd take that as a bonus. In my opinion, have a crack at coding it from scratch. It isn't entirely difficult, just a little time consuming. You could have something basic running within a day if you just sit down and start coding(with coffee going into you intravenously). What you want to look at when coding it from scratch is... Basic MySQL, and Basic PHP. There really isn't anything more to it. Get yourself a free layout. Such as those offered at dynamicdrive.com and have a go at the code yourself. Anyway, that's just my opinion. Good Luck Regards ACE Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/122209-quick-php-reports-framework/#findComment-630980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadion Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 As suggested, I would better code it from scratch. I'm not a fan of frameworks, even if my code won't look really beautiful. But if you choose to work on top of a framework, I would better suggest using the Zend Framework. I'd feel a lot more comfortable and confident using it, as it's coming from the guys behind PHP. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/122209-quick-php-reports-framework/#findComment-630997 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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