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Micro frameworks in PHP
I began a new project recently that will replace an existing web application written using a heavy-weight Model View Controller (MVC) framework with a much lighter solution, which will be built around a light-weight "micro" framework. The only mandated requirements I had for choosing this framework is that it be simple to use and robust, and be implemented in PHP. As you may already kn... Date Added: 2012-01-15

Micro frameworks in PHP

I began a new project recently that will replace an existing web application written using a heavy-weight Model View Controller (MVC) framework with a much lighter solution, which will be built around a light-weight "micro" framework. The only mandated requirements I had for choosing this framework is that it be simple to use and robust, and be implemented in PHP. As you may already kn...

Date Added: 2012-01-15

Alpha Framework 1.1 Released
Last week I released version 1.1 of the Alpha Framework for PHP, which you can download from here: Alpha Framework - Download Overall I am very pleased with this releas... Date Added: 2011-12-21

Some new features coming with PHP 5.4
Jill Burrows has a detailed look at some of the new features coming with the imminent release of PHP 5.4: What to Look for in PHP 5.4.0... Date Added: 2011-12-21

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Promoting a one page website via social media
An experiment in promoting a one page website via social media. Date Added: 2011-09-01

Adding a REST API to the Alpha Framework
The design goals and approaches for adding a REST API layer to the Alpha Framework. Date Added: 2011-06-24

Key Performance Indicators in the Alpha Framework
An introduction to the new KPI (Key Performance Indicators) in the Alpha Framework. Date Added: 2011-06-13