Opensource Frameworks
Will using a framework provide better return on investment for your business?
Opensource Frameworks or Opensource Web Application Frameworks are libraries of classes and other code which is intended to assist in the development of websites, web applications and web services. The idea is that a framework will reduce the overheads associated with performing common development activities including database access, caching, AJAX, configuration set-up, session management, etc.
The short answer is – for most complex web applications – a framework will assist in Rapid Application Development by providing a skeleton structure to start with. Many of the common coding practices are already catered for, so the extra time often wasted on the initial set-up of an application can be avoided.
At Virvo we believe that frameworks can greatly increase the return on investment for most web applications. Different opensource frameworks provide various advantages and disadvantages, meaning choosing the right framework for the project is a critical factor for long term success. Our experience and knowledge of various frameworks in different languages gives us a key advantage in advising our clients and partners. We specialize in the following opensource frameworks:
PHP Frameworks
- Symfony
- Zend Framework
- CakePHP
- CodeIgniter
- Typo3
- Solar
Ruby Frameworks
- Ruby on Rails
- Merb
Python Frameworks
- Django
- Zope