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CakePHP vs Silex PHP micro-framework

A side-by-side look at CakePHP and Silex PHP micro-framework. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

CakePHP

CakePHP

Development

CakePHP is an open source web framework for building web applications in PHP. It follows the model-view-controller architecture and aims to make building web apps simpler and faster. It has built-in features for routing, database access, templating, authentication, and more.

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Silex PHP micro-framework

Silex PHP micro-framework

Development

Silex is a micro-framework for PHP that is built on top of Symfony components. It is lightweight, fast, and well-suited for smaller web applications and RESTful web services. Silex makes it easy to quickly create APIs and web apps without a lot of boilerplate code.

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