Top 5 PHP Frameworks of 2017

List of top 5 PHP Frameworks of 2017

Before beginning the list of top 5 PHP frameworks of 2017, PHP is one of the most favored server-side scripting languages known for its simplicity; PHP frameworks complement PHP, by providing developers with some pre-built modules, a platform to create robust, reusable components, and by enabling faster development cycles.

PHP frameworks give the users a basic structure, with some pre-built modules to develop robust web applications faster. These frameworks enforce coding standards and development guidelines hence standardizing the process and stabilizing the product.

PHP frameworks use Model View Controller (MVC) architecture, where the development of the business logic is independent of both the underlying data and the overlaying presentation view. MVC helps developers to focus on their specific areas without worrying if their code will adversely affecting the development of the other modules or not. This breaking up of the development process into independent modules increases the speed of the entire development process and improves the stability and quality of the product.

Advantages of using frameworks

• Rapid development using the libraries and tools provided by the framework
• Easy to upgrade and maintain the developed applications
• Excellent community support
• Security features such as Input filtering and Output encoding

Top 5 PHP frameworks of 2017

There are a wide variety of PHP frameworks, many of them are open source frameworks. The most popular open-source PHP frameworks are:

1. Laravel

As far as frameworks go, Laravel takes the cake with the most number of personal and professional users. The 2015’s Sitepoint survey indicates that excellent documentation, solid features and a thriving, growing support community has made Laravel a clear winner in the space of PHP framework. Google trends on PHP frameworks show similar results.

2. Symfony

One of the older players, Symfony is considered to be a stable base for many other newer frameworks including Laravel. The quick adaptability and widely used documentation of Symfony makes it one of the most dependable PHP frameworks.

3. CodeIgniter

A simple, powerful PHP framework, CodeIgniter is known for its flexibility and hassle-free installation. CodeIgniter is supposed to have an easy learning curve thus making it the best choice for beginners.

4. CakePHP

One of the oldest frameworks, CakePHP has retained its strong user base and has continued to grow. It also boasts of an impressive portfolio consisting of brands such as BMW and Express.

5. Zend Framework

Zend is considered to be a very stable and robust framework recommended for big, enterprise-level projects. It has a wide variety of features which facilitates the development of quality applications for enterprise clients.

Frameworks comparison

PHP Frameworks	Laravel	Symfony	CodeIgniter	CakePHP	Zend Framework
Started in	2011	2005	2006	2005	2006
Latest Version number	5.4	3.2	3.1.3	3.4	2.5
Features	•Database agnostic migration •Schema builder •Toolkit that includes ORM queue library routing methods, authentication facilities	•YAML •Event dispatcher •Dependency Injector •Templating engine	•Application profiling •Template engine class •Query builder •Data encryption	•Authentication facilities •Console tools •Controllers •Modeless forms •Plugins	•End-to-end encryption •Package dependency manager •Continuous integration service
Prominent projects	•Deltanet Travel •World Walking •FusionInvoice •Asgard CMS	•Drupal •Laravel •phpBB •OROCRM	•Buffer •Small SEO Tools	•BMW •Express •Sainsburys Bank	•BBC •BNP PARIBAS •Cisco Webex
License	MIT	MIT	MIT	MIT	New BSD

Closing comments

Whether a developer is a beginner or an expert, these top 5 PHP frameworks of 2017 have a little something to make every developer’s life easier. They standardize repetitive code, encourage developers to follow coding standards and the creation of reusable components, and lets developers focus on the business flow and the components of the application/website rather than get distracted by the nitty gritty of the coding language. 

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