CakePHP is an open source web application framework written in PHP, but its model is designed using Ruby on Rails. As the Rails of the PHP world, CakePHP has adopted many excellent features of RoR and is highly mature. A list of websites currently using the CakePHP framework can be seen on the Sitesinthewild page of the cakephp.org site.
CakePHP is a rapid development framework that uses famous design patterns such as ActiveRecord, AssociationDataMapping, FrontController and MVC. The main goal of this project is to provide a platform that allows PHP developers of all levels to quickly develop robust Web applications without losing flexibility.
Main features:
Based on MVC architecture
View supports Ajax
Built-in validation framework
Provides the basic module of the application and automatic generation of CRUD code
Provides components for processing session, request, and security
Flexible view caching capabilities
object-oriented
No configuration required: just install the database
Compatible with PHP4 and PHP5.