PHP framework similar Zend Framework

Question

I uses Zend in my project: it does not need MVC, but it uses Zend classes like Zend_Translate or Zend_Validate. I should not create Zend environment for validate few HTTP request params I just need Form and Validators. Zend is more class library then framework. I'm looking the similar framework for PHP 5.3. What can you suggest me?

Answer 1

Have a look at:

Kohana 3

Kohana is an elegant HMVC PHP5 framework that provides a rich set of components for building web applications.

It requires very little configuration, fully supports UTF-8 and i18n, and provides many of the tools that a developer needs within a highly flexible system. The integrated class auto-loading, cascading filesystem, highly consistent API, and easy integration with vendor libraries make it viable for any project, large or small.

Answer 2

Take a look at:

• Agavi http://www.agavi.org
• CakePHP http://cakephp.org
• CodeIgniter http://codeigniter.com
• symfony http://www.symfony-project.org

Answer 3

look for loosely-coupled frameworks. php fatfree framework is one.