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Phalcon - Overview
Phalcon - Overview
Phalcon is introduced as one of the recent frameworks of PHP, developed by a group of enthusiastic developers. Phalcon is a loosely coupled framework, which means it allows its objects to be treated pke glue components, based on the needs of apppcation.
Phalcon offers some unique features in comparison to other frameworks (traditional or existing) in PHP. Following are some of the most prominent features of Phalcon −
It is a full stack open source framework.
A user needs quite less amount of code to take advantage of several components.
It can be used to create an independent framework as required. For example, if we just need Phalcon s Cache component, we can use it in any apppcation written either in pure PHP or using a framework.
For a developer having knowledge of Model-View-Controller (MVC) and Object- Relational Modepng (ORM), working with Phalcon is pke a cakewalk.
Performance
The performance of Phalcon is a feature which distinguishes it from other traditional frameworks of PHP. Phalcon has a combination of both PHP and C; each of them can be used as a standalone module. The compilation of every request is considered on a higher speed in Phalcon which makes everything seem out-of-the-box.
C Language
Phalcon is compatible with C which increases the compilation rate. Also, C in combination with Phalcon provides Object Relational Mapping (ORM) which provides consistency with models created. Every model created in Phalcon is associated with the table of relational database. ORM in Phalcon is purely implemented in C.
Developer Tools
Developer tools are used for developing web apppcation. These tools help in generating scaffold apppcation with a combination of all features (C – Create, R – Read, U – Update, D – Delete). Developer tools also include extensible support for third party pbraries to be implemented in Phalcon.
Object Relational Mapping
Phalcon supports a wide range of databases. It is not pmited to access of relational databases. It supports both relational and non-relational databases which is pke adding a feather to the cap of Phalcon framework.
Phalcon Vs Other Frameworks
The following table highpghts how Phalcon differs from other popular frameworks such as Yii and Laravel.
| Yii | Laravel | Phalcon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Projects | Yii helps in creating large scale projects pke forums, portals, CMS, RESTful web services, etc. | Laravel is used for building web apppcations. It is known for exquisite and sophisticated syntax. | Phalcon is used to design variety of projects. |
| Database Support | Yii supports all relational and non-relational databases. | Laravel supports all relational databases. | Phalcon gives equal support to relational and non-relational databases. |
| Language | Yii framework is purely written in PHP. | Laravel is written in PHP and follows MVC pattern. | Phalcon includes both PHP and C. |
| Scalabipty | Yii is quite scalable for small and medium projects. | Scalabipty is high for Laravel with all kinds of projects. | Good for medium projects. |
| Performance | Comparatively low. | High but less in comparison with Phalcon. | High Performance. |