Can I use Mysqli and php5 syntax with Code Igniter?

Question

Im starting a new web project, and I figured I'd try using a framework. I know CI is coded in php4... but will I be able to use the mysqli functions of mysql, as well as php5 syntax (when it comes to OO especially) while coding for CI? Or would I have to go with Kohana?

Answer 1

Yes. You can use whatever features in the version of PHP that you are running. Codeigniter runs fine on PHP5.

Also, Codeigniter includes a database driver for mysqli which can be set in system/application/config/database.php as:

$db['default']['dbdriver'] = "mysqli";