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What I need? Framework or CMS?

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:55 am
by leon_nerd
Hi Guys,

I am not quite sure what is the best for me, which is why I am trying to find out (1) What do I need: Framework or CMS? (2) Which one?

Now, I am a PHP developer and recently got engaged in a major project. The development part is yet to start, and in the meanwhile I am trying to get some answers on how to setup the dev environment. Now, while I understand that a Framework is basically used to setup the architecture of the application while the CMS is used to control the content, I have not practically worked on them. So, I need your thoughts.

1.) I need to be able to able to develop and deploy the modules quickly.
2.) I will be developing the modules myself, of course. While, the CMS will give me lots of modules but do I really need them? I mean wouldn't they be an overhead for me to manage those non-required modules? I will have to disable them etc etc?

I hope I make some sense here. I am not sure what else should I be telling here. So, shoot your questions if you need to know more. I will be looking forward to hear your thoughts and helping me in deciding what I need and which one I need.

Thanks.

PS: Sorry if posted in the wrong section. Please, move it to the right section.

Re: What I need? Framework or CMS?

Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 7:24 am
by matthijs
What you need depends on the project. Without knowing the details, it's impossible to say which one you need. It could even be that you need both a framework and a CMS.

Usually a framework is something which you build specific functionality on. More work, but you get exactly what you need.

A CMS is mostly more ready-build. You install and use it. Possibly use extensions. Less work, but it has to fit your needs. Customizing can be more difficult.

Re: What I need? Framework or CMS?

Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:46 am
by AntonioCS
Basically what you are saying is that you have a project that's way over your head and you really have no idea on how start it.

That's just great...

Re: What I need? Framework or CMS?

Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:45 am
by leon_nerd
@matthijs: The issue is I have never worked with either framework or CMS. Now, I understand what each of them does but at the same time I am looking for some feedback from people who have experience over it. You know it's like the first step doubt. Where to step? My main concern is quick deployment. I will be making the custom modules and have been trying out Codeigniter for quite some time. I guess I will go with it. CakePHP has been recommended too by some people. Will check it out too.

@AntonioCS: Thanks. You opened my eyes. Btw, what are your thoughts over the questions I asked? Maybe this post made a little more clear. Do you have any experience with any framework or CMS? Please, share. It will really help me.


Thanks.