ionik Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Here is has worked with this framework? I am hoping on getting a job that requires this and would like to know how others have done with it. Is it a nice solid framework easy to learn, how are the class structures etc etc...is it easy to integrate your own class engines into the framework, what were some problems that you experienced with it if any and what were some advantages. I'm looking to get some input and advice from others who've used it not tutorials and other info. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
448191 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Easy to learn? Depends. If you have plenty of experience with PHP OOP, then yes. Otherwise, hell no. Design wise, it's pretty solid. Especially compared to other PHP frameworks out there. It's easy to extend and build on, if you know what you're doing. Luckily there is tons and tons of info about it, and the docs are pretty elaborate as well. It is pretty safe to assume there will be a board dedicated Zend Framework in the very, very near future on PHPFreaks (it's being voted on now, and it looks like it will pass). So PHPFreaks will likely become a good source for help with ZF. I have experience with ZF, so have some of the other staff. I look forward to answering any specific questions you may have. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-638245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuffradio Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 448191 how is it compared to CodeIgniter? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-638535 Share on other sites More sharing options...
448191 Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Tbh, I've never used CI, aside from a little Hello World sandbox. From what I did get with that, I'd say it's pretty damn easy to use, but not by far as extensible as ZF. Maybe Mark (redbullmarky) can come by later and give you some more insights, he's a CI fan. Edit: oh, and it's not going to be board dedicated to ZF, but to PHP frameworks in general. Sorry for the confusion. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-638543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbullmarky Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 code igniter from a "packed full of tonnes of useful features" and learning point of view is ace - its docs are pretty good and easy to get into. however, it's not exactly a good example of best practice and it's elements are pretty tightly coupled, globals, etc. i've not used it much apart from ages ago (personal use/learning) and recently (at work) and i do get pretty frustrated with it for various reasons. I prefer Cake as it's more solid, established and has more than one guy writing the core code for it. So i'd say use code igniter for a "jump start" - whether you use it or not is up to you, it's definitely better than building a site from scratch - and see where you go from there. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-638612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuffradio Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I've been using it for a while now and have experience. I just haven't used ZF... so I wanted to know what it's like. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-638831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbullmarky Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 ZF is intense and intimidating unless you know what you're doing/looking for, but very solid. It also doesn't hold your hand structurally - so you can use the components it provides how you see fit, rather than having a rigid structure enforced out the box. My biggest gripe (which also could be (and has been pointed out to be that it could be) considered a positive) is some of the classnames are very large, so I find it fairly easy to get lost or confused. However - I've not played with it extensively aside from the introduction tutorial (which WAS easy to follow, granted) so this is more than likely just a case of yet another learning curve rather than any fault of the framework. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-638939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I've decided to take a look at ZF and hell yeah... it is intimidating. I'll try to make some small app for my personal use and see how can I screw things up with ZF Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-646307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
moon 111 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Are there any good books on the Zend Framework? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-646922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 The Zend Framework official documentation ;p. Besides that, I don't think there're any books. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-647047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyMorgan Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I just picked up this book and finished it: http://www.phparch.com/c/books/id/9780973862157 It gives you a pretty good overview and should get you started using ZF. It is a very nice package from what I've found. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-648132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexweber15 Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 ZF is intense and intimidating unless you know what you're doing/looking for, but very solid. It also doesn't hold your hand structurally - so you can use the components it provides how you see fit, rather than having a rigid structure enforced out the box. My biggest gripe (which also could be (and has been pointed out to be that it could be) considered a positive) is some of the classnames are very large, so I find it fairly easy to get lost or confused. However - I've not played with it extensively aside from the introduction tutorial (which WAS easy to follow, granted) so this is more than likely just a case of yet another learning curve rather than any fault of the framework. i second that... i started trying to learn it for a project im working on but realized as few things: 1) its probably the most solid out there (although this isnt based on personal experience but rather on stuff ive read and others experiences) 2) the learning curve is steep enough that i had to back out and do this project with that i already have available in my personal library because there was no way i could learn ZF and still have time to finish the job on time Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-651723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mchl Posted September 28, 2008 Share Posted September 28, 2008 So I'll better start learning it, before I have need to use it Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-652140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdjaco Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Are there any good books on the Zend Framework? Yes, Zend Framework in Action is coming out next month...I got in on the Manning early access edition so I've watched the book as it has developed and think it's a pretty good resource for ZF. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-668152 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maplist Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Zend Framework is good. Not so easy to start. But once you get into it, it becomes easy Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-668203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionik Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share Posted October 22, 2008 eh I started this a month ago.....here's my experience with the framework so far It is absolutely wonderful > It does have its downsides and a steep learning curve if you don't know OOP or arent used to developing strictly in OOP. The Docs for it are great and really makes life easier. The flexibility is absolutely wonderful, it has its own standards but you develop any you like ( major plus ). It does have it downsides from my point of view ( such as the Zend_Db ) using it with the Model can become quite tiresome and more complicated than simply writing out your own queries in MySQL strings, although my sql statements are more advanced than more people will need to use. All in all once you get over the steep learning curve, you wont want to go back into traditional coding methods.... Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-671779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceangel89 Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 ok so i think i want to learn zend framework where do i start? any video tutorials to begin with? i feel that books are abit boring... Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-674820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
corbin Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I don't think there are any ZF videos. Maybe there are some not made by Zend. The docs are pretty good for jumping right into it, especially if you have experience with an MVC framework before. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-675029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionik Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 ok so i think i want to learn zend framework where do i start? any video tutorials to begin with? i feel that books are abit boring... http://www.killerphp.com/zend-framework/videos/ a quickstart video tutorial....I myself didn't use it but co-worker did ( a he never used a framework before ) and said it was a great tutoial Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/123581-zend-framework/#findComment-675567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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