Is Zend Framework 2 an easy way to learn PHP for a beginner developer?
Hi there, The answer is yes and no. Because term beginner, brings two question in my mind. A biginner in PHP world or in framework. If you have not built anything in PHP than don't go for Zend Framework. Second if you don't like or understand OOPS concepts, don't choose Zend Framework. If you've experience in PHP and understand OOPS plus have some knowledge of design patterns, than Zend Framework will be your framework of choice. Also if you've the will to learn and want to outshine yourself from other developers than you should go for Zend Framework. Now to answer your second part of the question, is Zend Framework easy to learn? That depends on you too. If you want to choose Zend Framework to start and finish your project asap, than your question in my whole opion is wrong. Zend Framework doesn't have too many built in solutions available as you can find in other frameworks. Zend Framework is a framework which will make you a developer which will out shine you from others. If you need pointers in understanding the framework than feel free to contact me.
What is the best resource for learning Zend Framework 2?
You should download the Skeleton Application first: ZendSkeletonApplicationDissect it, see what it does.Then, follow the official guide: Programmer’s Reference Guide of Zend Framework 2Next, follow some more of Rob Allen's tutorials on ZF2: Rob Allen's DevNotesEvandotpro is also a very interesting individual to follow in this regard, especially since both Rob and him acutally work on ZF2: Evan's BlogLast but not least, join the #zftalk IRC group ( freenode Web IRC (qwebirc) ) and don't be afraid to ask. Both Rob and Evan are often there and very approachable in answering questions. All that matters is that you don't give up - ZF2 will frustrate and annoy you to the brink of tears, but once you conquer it it's like learning to ride a bike - not only do you never forget it, but you also keep getting better at it without trying too hard.
What should a developer do if he is struggling with Zend Framework?
Keep struggling if its really that necessary, for example you need to learn this for your job etc.but if you are learning it for your personal experience with a new framework, then I am gonna ask you that , have you tried Laravel?I would suggest for Laravel ( just my personal opinion ) , you can see the trends here too for 2017 among PHP frameworks.11 Best PHP Frameworks for Modern Web Developers in 2017Laravel has awesome documentation and The Best Laravel and PHP Screencasts is helpful to learn Visually. If you have some knowledge of OO PHP and MVC, you will feel right at home.Best of Luck with the framework of your choice :)
Can I learn PHP and Laravel at the same time?
It's like you want to born and get married at the same time which is not possible. Always use step by step approach. It will not only improve your knowledge but also helps you to remember it for a long time.Laravel is a advance level of php so before you jump on it, you must have a knowledge of basics of php. Then it comes to the object oriented php level. Grab this all and then jump on laravel.
What is the best PHP Framework to use for a new PHP developer?
The answer would depend on a couple of factors. But, I would put to use my experience, in order to assume some variables while answering this.Assuming that you are “new” to development/software designAssuming that you are planning to build/learn by making small scale website or blogWell, with both of these assumptions, one would immediately see the following five precise requirements:Understanding the entire stack related to web based programmingLearning some basic principles of software architecture (trust me it is very important)Learning the current technological trends in your domain i.e. web programmingLearning some of the popular development methodologies like TDD/BDD (this encourages good habits right from the start)Learning enough about the underlying language (in your case this is PHP) so that an excessive over reliance on the chosen framework doesn’t become a future hindrance.With these requirements in mind, I can suggest you a hundred frameworks like CodeIgnitor, Laravel, Symfony, Zend Framework, Phalcon and so on and so forth.But, personally, I have found that Laravel, Zend, Phalcon and Symfony encourage the best design practices, basically making you a better programmer.Now, out of these options, Phalcon would be too magical for you as it is installed as an extension and advocates Zephyr (a semi-C++/PHP language) based optimizations et al.Symfony and Zend would be too big for you and it would be hard to grasp why things are happening like they are. You should know about SOLID, Event driven programming, appreciate the niceties of Inversion of Control et al, to make any progress.Thus I would suggest Laravel for you. Laravel is unique in the way it lets you do things. When you start off, you can do most of the things without using high-end abstract concepts. But, as you learn new things, you would continuously find that Laravel has support for your new found knowledge. The good thing is, Laravel doesn’t impose that on you.Good luck!
What is the best PHP framework that is future proof, secure, scalable, modular and mobile ready?
None. They are all available online for Hackers to study and find their weaknesses. And on a side note Yahoo, Wordpress, Facebook and many other larger sites don’t use Php Frameworks. Their all flat filed and for good reasons.Frameworks unknowingly replicate what all modern servers already do which is MVC what is sent for each request method, and a waste to call anywhere from twenty to forty class construct methods along with their variables stored in Pointers in the servers memory for every single visitors click.Regardless if your chopping a website into a thousand tiny fragments cannot change what the server sends when a page is requested anyways. Its a new found fad only that has become a disease.This not only causes a severe load on the server but can get you removed from a server when these Php Framework sites Spike Usage from many members.