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Phalcon vs Silex PHP micro-framework

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

Phalcon

Phalcon

Development

Phalcon is an open source web framework for PHP based on the model–view–controller (MVC) pattern. It is fast, secure, and can lower resource consumption.

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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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