Re: From Python to PHP - Which framework

Hello Sayth, I worked on Laravel 3 for 6 months. I have been on Laravel 4 for just about a few months. The API is fantastically well documented, the framework is insanely easy to use. I would strongly advise you to start with Laravel. Best of luck, Ravi. On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 7:42 PM, Sayth Renshaw <flebber.crue@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi > > looking for advice. I have been using python django and I wanting to get > into PHP for my next project and adventure. > > Trying to locate a good framework in PHP that I can use for a PHP app which > will be datacentric with data visualization, and display and use > interactive graphs for the front end. > > I would in general prefer a more 'implicit' framework, but tooling is more > important. I do have a lnux box but would prefer if the framework was solid > and reliable and fairly easily installed and maintainable on windows. > > This sitepoint article > http://www.sitepoint.com/best-php-frameworks-2014/seems to > suggest > Lavarel and Phalcon. > > But is this correct? Yii scored high as well. I notice in the install > instructions Lavarel installation instructions are for Linux, so this may > void its usability on Windows. > > For a new PHP person what is a good solid path with good tooling so I can > get my PHP learning done smoothly and be productive in the process. > > Thank you in advance for your assistance. > > Sayth