I recently tried building few small applications with CakePHP. I'm happy to see a very well structured and flexible code at the end.... However, i am still struggling up with some common issues like template handling and all... but i think overall its 7 out of 10. How was your experience with it, and do you think if it will be good option to make applications for our clients ?
Hm, I started similar topic about Symphony project, but seems, here there are "professionals", who know only <?php echo "hello world"; ?> so got no responses also. It's a pity. CakePHP - could it be installed in PEAR? ~Alex
LOL... That can't be true... People just dont get time to review all new stuff. BTW, I have installed CakePHP standalone, and made a small application with it. I found it to be very successful and we will be using in our next project. I'm just concerned over security a bit since a part of it will always remain open source. However, it will rock for those who ' echo "hello world"; '... , once they learn it. Applications from most of the freelancers and small companies fails to survive in long-term because of the unfriendly written code. CakePHP doesn't only solve this problem but it also lets you develop the application while you learn the framework. Have you seen their videos ?
didn't. I want to find time for frameworks analize and view their features Also got PRADO. Found it very complex
Oh, I came to know about Prado this morning itself.. It looked cool, but available only for PHP5. Watch any CakePHP video, they are just like RoR (Ruby on Rails) but much more easier to learn for PHP developer.
I don't find RoR a good solution. It's rapid for first stages, but then... And it's good to develop prototype quickly, and then it will be rewritten on PHP or Java or .NET.
OK, I've got to admit that I'm not much better at PHP than 'hello world' but this looks interesting. I'd really like to have an Ajax implementation on my site but, although I bought a book on it, I've not been able to create any code that works (this may be because the book is PHP 5 biased and my host is only 4). Would CakePHP be able to give me an Ajax like solution? (forms updating as they get filled etc...) Hope I don't sound too thick Edit: Just reading thru this article - it's a good place to start for those wanting to learn about this new framework: zZine CakePHP article Cheers, p.
You will get a perfect Ajax solution with it. I discovered today that you just have to switch a variable to true/false to enable/disable ajax in many forms (provided you use their API well).
Here's my latest article explaining the confusions of a developer before using CakePHP as basic framework for his application. http://www.gigapromoters.com/blog/2...th-their-solutions-before-you-start-using-it/
GigaPromoters, what is your role of CakePHP framework? tested, developer, or just programmer, who use it? I think I will find time to view on CakePHP, now look at Symphony. What can I tell - they all big solutions, but ideal variant is little, but quickly think. I found one big trouble of Symphony - is View component. How is in CakePHP? If it's using Smarty then it's much better I think
Hi GigaPromoter, Fantastic, that's me convinced. Will see if I can get it installed on my server and have a play. Thanks!
I am not sure what you mean here ?? Symphony is only available for PHP5, which i dont like about it, i haven't played much with it yet. O BTW, CakePHP doesnt use Smarty, but it allows you to use Smarty too if you are more comfortable with it. Here's the link to Smarty View Class.
I'm just a programmer who didn't even knew CakePHP properly a month back Looks like we are the only guys interested in this topic....lol
Hey, I'm interested in Cake(s) too. Ouch..that's an old post No one here is an expert on CakePHP' security?
cakePhp is a framework similar to Ruby On Rails. It's the fastest way to build (complex) websites in php.