Friday, 4 September 2015

CakePHP: A Developer’s Review

PHP development
Open source frameworks that embed support for built-in tools and eliminate the exigency for any configuration are loved by all - particularly, if they simplify the process of web application development. CakePHP is one such amazing PHP framework that allows developers to work well with large scale applications without taking too much of their time value. It was always an obsession for PHP developers to handle objects which was the power of object oriented programming languages like Java, ASP .Net or C++ etc. With the ORM Architecture of CakePHP, PHP developers get adequate scope to develop object oriented web applications that will definitely decreases the effort and increases the efficiency in a seamless manner. As a result CakePHP became one of the most popular web frameworks of the industry in a very short span of time and its popularity is increasing at an exponential rate over time. Here’s why this open source platform surpasses most other web frameworks out there”.

MVC Pattern: The integrated Model View Controller pattern in CakePHP enables users to conveniently distinguish the logic from the presentation and allows seamless reading, deleting, or updation of data. Users may find it incredible as a tool to interact with their database. Model basically lends support to data management, View lends support to data rendering, and Controller functions by responding to events – the result of which is hassle-free programming management. With the model view controller pattern, the application development becomes much handier from the developers point of view. It not only isolates the view component from that of the server i.e., database or Model of the framework. Along with that, it decreases the overall effort of the PHP developer in building highly scalable and robust application without much worry about the background design. It really makes sense when we are considering developing large scale web application with huge modules having isolated functionalities being connected to the core of the logic. 

ORM: Object Relational Mapping comes as an integral part here that lets developers convert data between unsuited type systems in databases. The tool makes it easier to infuse the data into different facilities by building compliant class objects. It even enables for seamless program writing without any need for a single line of SQL code. With ORM the developer needn’t to modify the data everywhere in the application instead of that he can simply modify it within the object and it will be visible throughout the web application. Database operations like updating, alter etc can be performed in a hassle free manner as compared to any other PHP web framework. In fact ORM has changed the face of PHP programming in a single short with the introduction of object concept into the software application. 

No Configuration: For most developers, having absolute no need for configuration is the best part. CakePHP eliminates the need for any code or configuration where the developer is required to identify the URL or the library of the website. The framework features auto-detection which makes everything further simpler. A newbie can configure CakePHP with little knowledge and with little research on the web and kick start his first web project with CakePHP. There are many blogs, articles and video tutorials available on web that can make the configuration process not only easier but also funny enough. 

Built-in Validation: CakePHP gives developers another reason to appreciate its unique structure. The program offers built-in validation, useful features, and an amazing flow of entities – all of which make web app development a smooth procedure. With the built in validation the effort of PHP developers will decrease drastically without compromising on the quality; because the functions that CakePHP offers for the developers for validation process are simply outstanding. They are highly optimized to offer better performance and speed to the PHP web application and off course they are highly reliable. 

Power to Create Tests: It lets users effectively create tests and verify the critical points in their application. CakePHP provides its users with certain core tests as well as some custom tests – which they can create their own. The power to create tests basically comes handy when someone intends to build a large web application and is required to have a constant performance check.

Class Inheritance: Unlike most open source frameworks, this one encompasses class inheritance for developers who want simplicity yet high performance from their model. CakePHP includes two folders that enable users to watch and work separately. Class inheritance helps the most when the developers have to work with many codes. Inheritance is the core of object oriented programming; and it really makes the programming much more amusing than before. With inheritance, the inception of code reusability comes and that really makes the development process much faster than before. 

Extends with Plug-ins: And not to forget, the unique ability of CakePHP to let users reuse their code! The program allows users to basically reprocess their codes and build on existing facility – however, the framework does this by expanding the developer’s program with some new features and plug-ins. One can simply modularize their application and use it as a completely different utility (interestingly, without having to change CakePHP’s core libraries). This makes the overall application an interesting one due to integration of useful plug-ins into the application. There is millions of reliable plug-ins available in web especially in JavaScript and using them a PHP application can be revived to a new and attractive look and feel.

Future Ready: It is needless to say that CakePHP is future ready. It enables PHP web developers to integrate and take advantage of all modern amenities like HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery etc. Along with that Cloud support matters a lot if we are considering future ready web solution for the industry. Responsive web designs, cross platform application development, web app development are few of the challenging features of CakePHP that has mesmerized the whole world of web.

Although the listed functions above are highly useful for anyone who uses CakePHP, the web framework is by far one of the best choices for large scale web development. It is ideal for anyone who prefers a lot of customization with utmost simplicity and of course, not to forget its CRUD Scaffolding that allows users to create, read, update, and delete.

Mindfire Solutions’ expert developers offer a gamut of CakePHP services and have delivered flawless applications to companies across a range of industries and geographies. If you are interested in developing your next application using the robust CakePHP framework, then just drop in a mail to sales at MindfireSolutions dot com and we will be sending a free quotation in one business day.

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