Should I learn a framework? if so, which one? (codeigniter?)

[Nethox]

Hi,

 

I recently finished some online PHP courses from lynda.com (basic php + OOP) and I'm planning to code a whole advanced opensource CMS.

I know I have the capabilities to do it but I read that using a framework can be very benificial.

 

I've been looking at codeigniter and it looks great but I'm wondering if it's worth investing my time into learning.

 

How long (hours) does it take to learn how to use a framework such as codeigniter and is it worth investing my time?

Should I just stick to using snippets and coding the rest myself?

 

Thanks for any input.

 

[trq]

You should try searching the board for similar topics. This question gets asked allot.

 

See http://www.phpfreaks.com/forums/index.php?topic=344343.msg1624996#msg1624996

[Nethox]

Thank you, Thorpe. I've read the post. I understand the role a framework can play into programming but how much time does one have to put into learning a framework and using it efficiently? Do you want me to ask this on that other topic?

[trq]

Frameworks do of course take time to learn, how much is dependant on the individual though.

 

Having said that, you don't need to understand the entire framework to be able to make use of it though. You should be able to get up and running with a framework within the first few hours.

[Nethox]

Alright, well I already understand the basics of OO PHP and MVC so I think I already have a grasp on how frameworks work. I'll just have to learn the methods/controllers I guess.

 

Thanks!