PHP PHP Framework of Choice And Why?

[Narvuk]

Do you currently use a Framework such as Symfony, Laravel, Yii, CakePHP, Zend(Soon to become Laminas - https://getlaminas.org/)

Which do you use prefer to use and why, myself i like symfony as a much more muture framework and can complete complexed tasks more quickly with not having to re-invent the wheel all the time with the PHP core foundations so i can get straight to work on the app / system its self.

What about yourself, do you prefer to start on a framework or totally from scratch everytime having your own core php foundations to build your systems on.

 

[swift]

Laravel is basically my framework of choice. I have used other frameworks in the past including CodeIngiter, Symfony, Zend and in-house frameworks but nothing comes close to the overall development experience I get from working with Laravel projects.

The framework has always promoted elegant, easy-to-read code and in following those principals I find it's a pleasure to work with. It's easy to use and I've found that introducing even junior developers to it, they can get up to speed and start being (somewhat) productive with it relatively quickly. In addition, I find the surrounding community and ecosystem a huge asset to it.

I'm not averse to other frameworks but for many of my projects Laravel is the way forward.

Edit: If you can't tell, I'm quite the fan