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    CodeIgniter

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/ACodeIgniter is a free and open source PHP framework, developed originally by EllisLab.N/A

    Perforce Zend

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AZend, acquired by Rogue Wave Software in 2017 and then by Perforce in 2019, is a PHP Application Server that aims to improve web app deployment, debugging, and monitoring. Zend offers secured PHP Runtimes and Support for Mission-Critical Applications.

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    CodeIgniterPerforce Zend
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    Zend Server with Z-Ray Developer Edition - Standard
    $250
    per license
    Developer Edition Bundle: Zend Server with Z-Ray
    $299
    per license
    Zend Server with Z-Ray Developer Edition - Enterprise
    1,000
    per license
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    CodeIgniterPerforce Zend
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    Small Businesses
    Laravel PHP Framework
    Score9.9 out of 10
    Laravel PHP Framework
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Laravel PHP Framework
    Score9.9 out of 10
    Laravel PHP Framework
    Score9.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    CodeIgniterPerforce Zend
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (14 ratings)
    9.0
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    Usability
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    CodeIgniterPerforce Zend
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Open Source
    The input class makes it easy to provide server-side validation and scrubbing of user input. Setting Error messages. It doesn't require constant command-line access, It's great because it has a strong community and excellent documentation, but the problem is that it tries to retain backward compatibility with PHP 4 and therefore lacks a lot of "standard" features modern frameworks have such as auto-loading.
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    Perforce Software
    We haven't found any scenarios where it's not appropriate, but it's well-suited for anyone wanting a stable PHP environment where Zend does the heavy lifting and you don't have to babysit the environment constantly.
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    Pros
    Open Source
    • CodeIgniter is an excellent tool when a simple database API is needed. Postgres, MySQL, and SQLite are all abstracted into a simple-to-use
    • CodeIgniter's simplicity is truly its best feature, because you are able to create controllers and methods based on the http://www.example//, and immediately being developing the application.
    • Flexibility is also another developer-friendly feature, because developers are able to design their application in any way - controllers, models, libraries, and helpers can be located anywhere or not used at all.
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    Perforce Software
    • Stability
    • Efficiency
    • Advanced monitoring capabilities.
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    Cons
    Open Source
    • Faced some issue of session management, so that's why we used the Core Session library for that. It would be great if we could improve it a little bit.
    • Frameworks provide the option to setup all getters/setters, so having this option in it is a great idea.
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    Perforce Software
    • 1 - I can't really think of anything. We've not run into anything it doesn't do or anything it does badly.
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    Usability
    Open Source
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    Perforce Software
    Zend is the easiest PHP web server I've used, especially, again, for daily monitoring.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Open Source
    CodeIgniter has a very small footprint. The source code is very small sized. Setting up a project is very easy. Follows MVC pattern. Consumes low memory and CPU. Well documented. Has a built-in forum for users to discuss and get the solution for issues. Periodically updates versions and patch fixes etc.
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    Perforce Software
    The Zend Studio PHP IDE is great and has great integration with the Zend Server Platform.
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    Return on Investment
    Open Source
    • Because of quick turnaround on portals/intranets, it was easy to offer this as an option to clients.
    • As there is no cost associated with this framework, it was great not having to worry about purchasing or licensing. (MIT License).
    • Community support helps in that there are no ongoing support contracts or costs.
    • No direct representative for one-on-one support, if needed. This can cut into time used on projects.
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    Perforce Software
    • ROI - saved a ton of time not having to configure vanilla PHP.
    • Zend framework is easily available and makes many programming tasks much easier.
    • Day to day time savings since Zend essentially monitors itself.
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