Looking for ORM/DBAL, Doctrine Alternatives?

[Xdega]

So today I began looking in to Doctrine as a potential ORM/DBAL to get learning. The problem I found immediately, was the very poor documentation on the official website (vague 10 step checklist called a "tutorial"?).

 

So this is basically two questions here:

 

Are there any other ORM/DBAL out there that have a large userbase, and better documentation than Doctrine? (if so, what?)

Basically want to examine my options in this area really.

 

Is there any better third party documentation for Doctrine that could make the use and learning of doctrine more viable?

 

I mean, I am only intended to test drive an ORM/DBAL w/ a personal blog website, so something pretty simple to start with. But I need something that I can pick up and roll with relatively easy, but that also has a large userbase and support system.

 

Thanks.

 

tl;dr, questions in bold.

[ignace]

I think you are referring to Doctrine 2. Doctrine 1.x is far better documented. As an alternative you can try Propel.