Should I continue to learn ZEND framework

[nik_jain]

I have spent the last few days going over Zend framework 2, and I am finding it extremely complex. Not saying it shouldn't be, but it seems to solve problems I never have come across (so to speak) .

 

For instance:

Routing is super complex. I usually use torophp - which is simple & gets the job done. 

Dependency injection - example of problem I have never come across.

 

My motivations for learning zend, are - 

 

1. To write modular reuseable code.  

2. Learn advanced / modern PHP , as far as frameworks are concerned I just know codeigniter.

3. A framework with good long term support.

 

Is there some other framework that is easier to learn ? and that would satisfy my requirements ?

I have been programming in PHP for the last 2-3 years btw, so I know my way around 

 

Thanks

Edited August 31, 2014 by nik_jain

[Ionut-Bajescu]

Have you tried Laravel? Very easy to learn and cool people already there