Symfony

Symfony is a PHP framework that packs over 50 standalone components which can come in handy for anyone interested in developing PHP web applications as well as websites. According to the developer supporting this project, the project gathers over half a million developers who are committed to helping PHP become more widely used across all platforms. So far, the framework has been used in hundreds of projects, the most noteworthy being phpBB, Drupal and eZ Publish.

As previously mentioned, the framework comes with a set of 50 prefabricated and rapidly integrated components. The direct advantage is not only the re usability of the components, but also the fact that developers need to write less code, which can also be translated into less errors. In the long run, this increases productivity and enables developers to dedicate more time and effort to the aspects that give value to their project.

Another aspect of the framework is that it provides an already tested methodology, which can seem restrictive in some cases especially if you also need to follow other guiding principles. On the other hand, using a method that is already tested means completing some of the most complex tasks more efficiently, while guaranteeing stability and the upgradeability of the app or website you are working on.