Jaswinder Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Hi guys I am a php programmer and in a big confusion. I want to learn a framework, but can't figure out which one start ? CakePHP Codelgniter Symfony laravel I am new to them, so you can suggest me which one to start 1st and move on to other. Or If i miss any other framework , you can tell me that also. Any help is appriciable. Thanks Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
trq Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 Codelgniter is an abomination and a dying project so forget it. Any of the other 3 are probably worthwhile though I don't hear much about Cake these days (but that is likely just the circles I hang in). As for where to start. This question gets asked all the time and the answer is always the same. Try them all and see. If I were in your position I would spend a weekend with each, and then decide. They are all very capable, so it's just personal opinions as to which one you like best. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1483441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnoTheDev Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Also consider Yii http://www.yiiframework.com/ Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1483455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaswinder Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 Thanks for your suggestions. I started with codeIgniter as to have an understanding, how a framework works. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1484885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trq Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Thanks for your suggestions. I started with codeIgniter as to have an understanding, how a framework works. CodeIgnitor will teach you nothing. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1484890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnRDenver Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I've used a few frameworks in my time and I've found the best one to be Laravel but that's my personal opinion. Also, @trq I'm getting the feeling you really dislike CI. Good job Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1486995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpd Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Everyone should hate it, its just a really big class - pile of (insert very foul word). I'm extremely fond of laravel. Put together such that its relatively intuitive and provides some extremely useful features. Its also quite a mature framework which is generally a good thing. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1489060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ionut-Bajescu Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Laravel is best choice. Now, in laravel 4.3(official release in september) the app structure is a more "programming approach". You will be really happy to work with laravel. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1489430 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethansamuel17 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 codeIgniter is an easy to understand as well as you can learn it very easily. Start one by one and you will get confidence to work with all. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1491581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnRDenver Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Laravel is best choice. Now, in laravel 4.3(official release in september) the app structure is a more "programming approach". You will be really happy to work with laravel. I thought I read the other day that because of the amount of changes in Laravel 4.3 it was being pushed out as Laravel 5? Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1491729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
trq Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I thought I read the other day that because of the amount of changes in Laravel 4.3 it was being pushed out as Laravel 5? That is correct. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1491777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
splatweb Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Im also looking for a framework, but Laravel seems too fast moving for me. I want something with a relatively long lifecycle per release. I don't have time to relearn stuff every couple of months. Any suggestions. I need really lightweight, shallow learning curve, keeps out of the way, but comes with a nice feature set that I can use if I want to. I find out of the box Auth never does what I want ect so don't want to be forced to use something. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1496993 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Im also looking for a framework, but Laravel seems too fast moving for me. I want something with a relatively long lifecycle per release. I don't have time to relearn stuff every couple of months. Any suggestions. I need really lightweight, shallow learning curve, keeps out of the way, but comes with a nice feature set that I can use if I want to. I find out of the box Auth never does what I want ect so don't want to be forced to use something. Can't believe you registered just to post that. CodeIgniter sounds perfect for you. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1498697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjib Sinha Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 Im also looking for a framework, but Laravel seems too fast moving for me. I want something with a relatively long lifecycle per release. I don't have time to relearn stuff every couple of months. Any suggestions. I need really lightweight, shallow learning curve, keeps out of the way, but comes with a nice feature set that I can use if I want to. I find out of the box Auth never does what I want ect so don't want to be forced to use something. Yes, I am agreed with Adam. To start with and getting acquainted with the MVC approach, CodeIgniter is fine. Hopefully it will catch up with the advancement taking place in the PHP world; but, till then you can start with CI. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1506309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tampaphp Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Out of all four I would go with Laravel. They have a ton of tutorials at laracasts.com that make it really easy to learn. On another note, I would seriously consider looking into Yii2, before making a final decision Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1511220 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WardBradley Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I suggest you to use Symphony 2, it offers more oportunities for developers, if you are an amatour you can consider Yii, it has design that minimizes integration hassles with third-party components and fast performance. There are an interesting article about choosing perfect PHP Framework for you, including terse descriptions of the most popular and common ones: http://webinerds.com/choose-php-application-framework/. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1519306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ani123 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Hello friend, according to me you must go for Laravel or symfony.These are good and you will love to work with these frameworks. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1530512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_will Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 If you are new to frameworks and MVC. Start with Codeigniter is easier for a beginner. Codeigniter is now with BCIT university Canada. So it not going anywhere. otherwise you can start with Laravel Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1540950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberRobot Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Note that the original post was made in June 2014. The OP also hasn't been back since August 2014. I locked the topic to prevent it from being resurrected a third time. Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/289344-framework-suggestion/#findComment-1540971 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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