PHP Framework... anyone wanna make one??
Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:46 pm
Hiya,
Sorry if this post is in the wrong forum.
I've just quite recently had an idea that I'm liking the idea of more and more, and would like to know what people think of the idea, and if they'd like to join in with the idea.
Foreword: I've been looking at frameworks for some time and haven't come close to finding something I like. They're all too complicated, too restricted, too versatile, and generally either overkill or inadequate. Just my opinion but I find them frustrating and generally incur more work than without them. My goal has always been to develop a library of code snippets and a light, flexible, RAD style framework or whatever to make web-app development as painless as possible. However doing it with just one person is a big undertaking.
I'm writing this post to try to find other php developers in a similar situation - self employed freelancers - that would want to collaborate in developing a set of compatible modules (or framework or whatever... specifics later?) to firstly remove repetitive, arduous programming tasks, but also to reduce the complexity of larger applications.
Anything developed would be shared between the group, and distribution rights etc could be agreed but probably restrictions like no reselling without group consent, etc.
Even more could be done such as assigning someone the task of managing a code repository, as well as designing or implementing and managing workflow tools, testing suites etc.
What I'm hoping to do is bring a group of freelancers together, each keeping their own company identity and current style of operations, but to bring to each of us the strenghts commonly only found in larger web development companies such as efficiency benefits, individuals' combined strengths, and larger code base.
Last but not least there could be some marketing benefits of teaming together.
Please feel free to reply here, or email me at jody@logicsmiths.co.uk.
My website: http://logicsmiths.co.uk
Personal: http://jody.florian.co.uk
All the best - I look forward to hearing from you
Jody
Edit: One more thing... we could really learn from each other... I've realised that working as a freelancer is difficult because being in a company makes it easier to stay on top of latest developments and ideas, and although forums like this are great, having a more focused approach to these goals could do more?
Sorry if this post is in the wrong forum.
I've just quite recently had an idea that I'm liking the idea of more and more, and would like to know what people think of the idea, and if they'd like to join in with the idea.
Foreword: I've been looking at frameworks for some time and haven't come close to finding something I like. They're all too complicated, too restricted, too versatile, and generally either overkill or inadequate. Just my opinion but I find them frustrating and generally incur more work than without them. My goal has always been to develop a library of code snippets and a light, flexible, RAD style framework or whatever to make web-app development as painless as possible. However doing it with just one person is a big undertaking.
I'm writing this post to try to find other php developers in a similar situation - self employed freelancers - that would want to collaborate in developing a set of compatible modules (or framework or whatever... specifics later?) to firstly remove repetitive, arduous programming tasks, but also to reduce the complexity of larger applications.
Anything developed would be shared between the group, and distribution rights etc could be agreed but probably restrictions like no reselling without group consent, etc.
Even more could be done such as assigning someone the task of managing a code repository, as well as designing or implementing and managing workflow tools, testing suites etc.
What I'm hoping to do is bring a group of freelancers together, each keeping their own company identity and current style of operations, but to bring to each of us the strenghts commonly only found in larger web development companies such as efficiency benefits, individuals' combined strengths, and larger code base.
Last but not least there could be some marketing benefits of teaming together.
Please feel free to reply here, or email me at jody@logicsmiths.co.uk.
My website: http://logicsmiths.co.uk
Personal: http://jody.florian.co.uk
All the best - I look forward to hearing from you
Jody
Edit: One more thing... we could really learn from each other... I've realised that working as a freelancer is difficult because being in a company makes it easier to stay on top of latest developments and ideas, and although forums like this are great, having a more focused approach to these goals could do more?