As Michael J Gelb said <\/p>
\u201cConfusion is the welcome mat at the door of creativity.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Keeping that in mind we have made it our mission to turn your confusion into creativity<\/strong>, and for that we have decided to present a head to head comparison of all the three technologies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As a web application development company<\/a>,<\/strong> we have tried covering all the factors a product owner must be aware of. So there\u2019s no need for you to run your research, because we have already got that covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This comparison is done keeping in mind all that a product owner should know about. So, you don\u2019t have to wander from one article to another, because we have it all! Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we will cover:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n So, dig in and figure out what’s best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s start with a simple question, How are web applications made?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Web applications are made using tools that are called frameworks and, of course, programming languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to W3 Tech\u2019s data 78.9% of all websites use PHP and its frameworks. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, you can imagine how important it is to understand at least the basics of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do these Frameworks Function?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Programming languages are the supporting pillar of frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simply, a framework is the culmination of different types of programming languages, design patterns, libraries, etc. which makes the process of web app development<\/strong> much faster and easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So what makes CorePHP and PHP Frameworks different?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CorePHP works without any extra library, which a PHP framework can not, thus it is essential that your developer has firm knowledge of PHP programming if you need to create a dynamic website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A developer’s thorough knowledge is mandatory when it comes to developing your application through core PHP since it uses the purest form of the PHP script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Core PHP has a copious set of functionalities available, eliminating the need for coding the same thing again and again, saving you time during the development process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The PHP framework usually has a structured set of rules; hence the code can be quickly passed to another developer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whereas, in Core PHP, each developer uses different codes, making it very challenging for other developers to understand it. So, you will need the same developer to work on your project throughout, and maybe even in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, the PHP framework saves a lot of time when the project needs to be handled by more than one developer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Frameworks also make sure your developer doesn’t write bad code, which ensures no corrections have to be made by the end, resulting in faster development of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s look at it more simply, suppose you have to solve 3*3*3*3*3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you choose to multiply each number by number, you will get 243, and if you do it by a calculator, you would still get 243, the only difference would be the time you put into solving that problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Similarly, Core PHP solves the problem step by step, while PHP Frameworks work as the calculator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The result would be more reliable in the latter case, since the process is easily understandable by all, while when you go step by step, there are high chances you may make mistakes or other people don’t understand your steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Frameworks have made developing an application a lot easier; it is consistent, reliable, and accurate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The framework allows more than one developer to contribute to the project, making it reach high levels of accuracy. The need for coding, again and again, is eliminated when you use a framework, so you have proper control on the web application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The developers can easily coordinate and combine the programming codes into one platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The team of developers can control the projects that need document support or database support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The best thing about a framework is that it allows many developers to contribute to one project, which boosts up the development process of your product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To develop your application smoothly, it is necessary to choose your scripting language wisely. To do that, you must know what advantages and limitations it comes with.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A business owner needs to launch his product before his competitions do, and if that is your aim, using a PHP framework for your app development would be the best decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A well-structured PHP builds its application on the best implementations to most common problems from the open-source community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It eliminates the need of you spending a lot of time planning what architectures or which library you should use to create your app, you can directly start from a fully-functional template. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As frameworks are open-source and any developer can work on it using some other developers\u2019 code, it gets continuously validated by multiple developers and is re-checked time and again. Thus, there are low chances of making mistakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure your developer keeps the codes updated to secure your app from any security threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since different developers can work on the same code, you don’t need just one individual to fix bugs or find glitches on your application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another factor that makes maintaining your application trouble-free is its shared components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can dump a little of your load on the frameworks developer since the framework’s library, and helpers is developed separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since PHP Frameworks use MVC (Model View Controller) as its base, it allows various teams to work on the same project in the same duration. There might have been times where your product\u2019s development deadline was pushed back due to the inability of one team, hampering the development of the other. As in, the product would only move to stage 2 when stage 1 is completed. But that\u2019s not the case anymore. If you use the PHP framework all your teams can collaborate on it at the same time. All in all, your application would be a combined effort of all the developers together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are planning on staying in the market for a long long time, then you must choose PHP frameworks to build your application on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A strong community base can determine the future of your application. If you search the web, you\u2019ll find a lot of applications that faded away with time. Believe me, your development can come to an halt if your developer has no one to solve her\/his queries with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So to make sure you are here to stay, you must look at the strength of the community the framework comes with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your doubts are solved, you would obviously be able to overcome all hurdles. A product owner with a non technical background may not be able to check the coding standards of their developer, but that doesn\u2019t mean things can\u2019t work out the way they want. If we compare Core PHP with PHP frameworks, both of their significant attributes. The built-in features and tools of a PHP framework protects the web application from external hazards, these security hazards can be anything likeSQL injections or data manipulation or anything else. Core PHP<\/a> is the base of all the PHP frameworks out there. So, not until your developer knows how to work on Core PHP, s\/he might not be able to work on the frameworks as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Developing your application through Core PHP would allow you to build a dynamic app that allows you to test your limits and your developer to go beyond the set frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, you have to choose how you wish to build up your website. What would be the best for your project? Is it Core PHP or is it PHP frameworks? <\/p>\n\n\n\n To figure that out we must dig into its advantages and limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s go then!<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a product owner it is important to generate something new, something fresh that is not yet in the market. You might have amazing ideas for your application, but the set structure of the framework doesn\u2019t allow your developer to execute those fresh ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That won\u2019t be the case anymore with Core PHP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since it is custom-based, it has become a great platform for you to execute your ‘out of the box’ ideas on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since you have no library, you have minimum additions to creating your website, and this does away with the hassle of building an app through a framework. Custom PHP development using Core PHP will bring you great results but could fall a little too heavy on your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the budget is not a problem, this is the best pick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The open-source nature of the CorePHP can sometimes act as its disadvantage too, since there is no licencing, anyone can make his contribution to the core libraries, or developers might find glitches if any and use both these factors to manipulate the source code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Programming large applications could be a difficult task using CorePHP. Since the language is not modular, maintaining a large application could be hard to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many sites that are built using the PHP technologies, big names like: <\/strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Yahoo<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Wikipedia<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Tumblr<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Flicker<\/strong><\/a> and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Naming them all would be a tough task since 78.9% of sites use PHP language<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another two most popular web development platforms are Laravel and WordPress.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Both these platforms are widely prefered by product owners to build their websites on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAlmost 60 million websites are built on WordPress, while around 1 million websites are built using Laravel. Remember, we are talking in millions.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It makes this evident that both the web development platforms are eminent, but why is that? How can you figure out which one is best for you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have tried to distinguish between the two in the easiest way possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s start with the basic definitions of both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress<\/a> is free for all open-source content management systems (CMS) constructed on PHP and MySQL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was released in the year 2003 by the WordPress Foundation. Now it is used by 60 million websites covering 30% of the top 10 million web locations, which is why it is considered to be the most popular CMS in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is used for creating and managing blogs as well as websites and provides astounding features like plug-in architecture and template system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is easy to manage, easy to edit, and easy to update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Laravel<\/a> is an open-source free for all PHP frameworks. It was developed by Taylor Otwell and was released in 2011. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The primary purpose of Laravel is to build applications and deal with complex tasks efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It has been released with built-in features for authentication, views, sessions, routing, models, etc. It is based on a set of reusable PHP components known as Symfony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Product owners all around the world prefer Laravel to build their apps, not just this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Its recent version, Laravel 7, is the best-rated PHP framework on Github.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What are the differences between WordPress and Laravel?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some very famous sites that are using wordpress are: BBC America, The new Yorker, Sony Music, MTV News, YouTooCanRun, PressBooks, Focused on Fit, Study Church, Hello Bar and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some sites that are built using Laravel as the framework are: Fox 47, Toyota Hall of Fame, Startups, Camping World, Asgard CMS, Cachet, Fusion Invoice, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need a website, you can consider using WordPress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is highly recommended to use WordPress when you want to build up a blog, or a non-profit site, or a B2B or B2C lead generation, or a membership site, a community bulletin, or a simple personal blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If something needs to be developed in a short period, WordPress is the most excellent option of all. Consider choosing this for light-weight projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, It is not recommended to build an E-commerce website through WordPress, although you can, it may not be feasible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s better to use the site for what it’s famous for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are developing a web application and need to go beyond the current app structures or you want to bring out what is not still available in the market, this is the best you can choose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You may consider choosing Laravel for heavy-weight projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Laravel builds up complex apps simply, there\u2019s not a better framework you can choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What you need to choose among these for your site is dependent on what type of website you need to develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you know the pros and cons of the above software, you would be able to decide what is suitable for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Every product owner has been going through the dilemma of what to choose between Core PHP, WordPress and Laravel for a really long time. Which is why we thought of solving this confusion so you can choose the right technology for your upcoming product. As Michael J Gelb said \u201cConfusion is the welcome mat at the door of creativity.\u201d Keeping that in mind we have made it our mission to turn your confusion into creativity, and for that we have decided to present a head to head comparison of all the three technologies. As a web application development company, we have tried covering all the factors a product owner must be aware of. So there\u2019s no need for you to run your research, because we have already got that covered! This comparison is done keeping in mind all that a product owner should know about. So, you don\u2019t have to wander from one article to another, because we have it all!So without any delay. Let\u2019s get started! In this article, we will cover: The difference between CorePHP and its frameworks Advantages and disadvantages of both. 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So without any delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"php\"](\"https:\/\/www.hestabit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/php.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat happens inside a framework?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pros of PHP Frameworks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
And what was the reason? There were no or very few developers to support it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not just that, the stronger the community base the more you plugins, extensions, libraries and support your developers will have.
And it will ultimately show in your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choosing a framework is the wisest choice a product owner can make. These frameworks come with inbuilt standards that the developer has to follow.
If you build your application using frameworks like Zend,Yii or Laravel you would in a way ensure that all the security parameters are in check.
It also ensures that critical functionalities like authentication are done in a structured way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But here it\u2019s easy to mould the developer in developing in a set structured way.
See, Core PHP doesn\u2019t limit the developer so following the standards is totally dependent on the experience the developer holds.
Whereas, in a PHP framework, the developer would have to follow set structures to develop the application. So there are very less changes of things going haywire.
So there are not many risks to expect in a PHP framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which product owner would want their applications to be exposed to security threats?
To avoid any such hazards PHP framework is the smartest choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCons of Using <\/strong>PHP Frameworks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is Core PHP?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Advantages of Core PHP<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It goes easy on your developer and it is time efficient too.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLimitations of Core PHP<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is WordPress?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.hestabit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/wordpress.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat is Laravel?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
![\"Larvel\"](\"https:\/\/www.hestabit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/1-1.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nLARAVEL<\/strong><\/td> \u00a0WORDPRESS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> The code is well organized and is reused as it grows, solving most problems.<\/td> The code has to be maintained by the developer in a structured way<\/td><\/tr> Thorough knowledge of the framework is a must to develop the code.<\/td> \u00a0Easy to start with building up the app.<\/td><\/tr> Laravel gets better with time. It provides a lot of features like authentication, authorization, inversion of control, etc.<\/td> \u00a0Wordpress takes care of the authentication through its well-established plug-ins.<\/td><\/tr> It would take a lot of time and effort to develop a website that is entirely content related.<\/td> \u00a0SEO friendly structure.<\/td><\/tr> Everything can be controlled and customized.<\/td> \u00a0Content can be customized through themes and plug-ins.<\/td><\/tr> You can use or design the database the way you want to.<\/td> \u00a0Wordpress relies on static data; hence database is not required.<\/td><\/tr> Compared to WordPress, the community base is not very strong.<\/td> \u00a0Wordpress has a robust community base.<\/td><\/tr> It is a Framework.<\/td> \u00a0It is a content management system.<\/td><\/tr> Less flexible if an update or change is required.<\/td> You can easily edit out the content and update it if required.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Advantages of WordPress<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A<\/strong>dvantages of Laravel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When to Use WordPress?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When to Use Laravel?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n