There are several programming languages around the world. But PHP is one of the most prevalent languages among them. PHP has made server-side programming languages better and more stable than ever before. Developers need some tips to consider to select the right framework.

Why do developers consider using the PHP framework rather than raw PHP to develop your application? Following are reasons to do so:

• Developers can scale the systems easily using the framework.
• Rapid development is possible with the MVC model
• The framework is capable to secure a web application from common security threats
• It follows the principle of ‘Don’t repeat yourself (DRY) that makes sure for minimum code and maximum impact.

To choose the best PHP framework, you have to do a bit of research. Here are some tips to consider to select the right framework.

What is the primary goal of your application?

First, check out the domain and primary goal of your application. Then make sure the framework you are choosing is capable of capturing the primary goal of the application. If you are creating a blog site, you should select a framework having options for various themes and plugins to choose from. For an eCommerce website, you need plugins like payment gateway, shipping and inventory to name a few. You should also evaluate the number of available tested plugins and their robustness. Security and scalability of the framework are also important factors.

Check the level of automation and documentation available

A well-documented framework can communicate all the workflow and hidden anomalies. Before the actual development is undertaken, the framework can outcast the dos and don’t. It makes it easier for the programmers to understand the source code, develop applications and maintain the source code, documentation and DevOps activity.

Consider the support system of the framework

Selecting a framework having active development support can help you financially. You should check the number of downloads made, the number of changes recently done and the date of release of major versions.