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Silex PHP micro-framework vs Zend Framework

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

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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Zend Framework

Zend Framework

Development

Zend Framework is an open source, object-oriented web application framework implemented in PHP 7 and licensed under the New BSD License. It is focused on simplicity, reusability, and performance and can be used to develop web applications and services using PHP.

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