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PHP Fat-Free Framework vs Silex PHP micro-framework

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

PHP Fat-Free Framework

PHP Fat-Free Framework

Development

The PHP Fat-Free Framework is an open-source, lightweight PHP micro-framework that helps build dynamic web applications quickly. It has a simple yet powerful routing system, built-in support for Web templates, multilingual capability, and an easy-to-use SQL database abstraction layer.

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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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