PHP Framework
PHP Framework
In order to better understand what a framework is, let’s leave the world of
computer science for a moment and imagine a mountaineering adventure. Developing an
application is very similar to climbing a rock wall: you are at the bottom (you
have an application to be created) and you need to reach the summit (and be pleased
with the achievement of designing an application that works perfectly.)
If no one has ever climbed the wall in question, you will have to get by on your
own: testing routes, occasionally backtracking so that you don’t get stuck in a
corner, driving in pitons, etc. In contrast, if the wall has already been
conquered, those who have gone before you will already have done this trial and
error work, opening up possible paths (the frame) and installing the tools that
will facilitate the climb (your work).
#A Philosophy
What could be more useful than an application developed by users for their own
needs? This is the story of the genesis of Symfony – born from the imagination of
the web designers at SensioLabs, a web developer in its own right. Symfony was made
available to everyone under an Open Source license. This benefits other developers,
who also have the ability to improve it by adding their own modules. All this was
done in an environment of Best Practices, standardization and interoperability of
applications.
#A Community
And behind Symfony, there are people. A huge and diverse community of developers
all around the world.
Summary
. Symfony is a PHP framework.
. Symfony is a framework, a set of tools and a development methodology.
. Beyond the tools, Symfony is also a Philosophy and a Community.