If you are beginner with the frameworks, I recommend you to start with Code Igniter - you can understand the Model View Controller ( MVC ) structure in the easiest way. Zend Frameworks is good choice, It's very popular there is a strong community and it has a good documentation. But I am using Symfony - it's reciprocal on Ruby on Rales but in PHP. It's production oriented - it saves your time, respective money
Dont use a framework, create your own code and actually learn how to code and make PHP do what you want it to do. Once you get into your own rhythm of coding, its faster and MUCH more lightweight and more powerful than a framework. Create your own small, light framework and use if for your projects, you will be thankful later.
zend could be good editor and framework, but also really you want framework codeigniter is best. ( its a little weird for me its like learning new language ) Dont look for someting like .net visiual studio : )
if you are out there looking for a well-rounded and properly executed PHP web framework, be sure to check out Symfony.
Those tests are unrealistic and meaningless, if you just want to print "Hello World", why would you use a framework?
CodeIgniter and cakePHP both seem to be very popular. I'd say it depends on your project which framework is best - and if using a framework makes sense at all.
Correct was Rainulf! And i will add that the framework must at least match your project tasks! 1. Start out understanding what a Framework can do for your project 2. Then look what frameworks intersect the most 3. Then do a decision on the soft factors like framework reputation, your budget A little bit ironic, but if you just started out a voting on what framework is the most popular then the topic and your question is perfect. But. If you plan on doing work as well then go for 1 to 3! flexdex
codeigniter and cakePHP is very popular, but personally i use codeigniter, if you want learning resources check this out Link