Benefits
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Build Quickly
Use code generation and scaffolding features to rapidly build prototypes.
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No Configuration
No complicated XML or YAML files. Just setup your database and you're ready to bake.
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Friendly License
CakePHP is licensed under the MIT license which makes it perfect for use in commercial applications.
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Batteries Included
The things you need are built-in. Translations, database access, caching, validation, authentication, and much more are all built into one of the original PHP MVC frameworks.
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Clean MVC Conventions
Instead of having to plan where things go, CakePHP comes with a set of conventions to guide you in developing your application.
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Secure
CakePHP comes with built-in tools for input validation, CSRF protection, Form tampering protection, SQL injection prevention, and XSS prevention, helping you keep your application safe & secure.
News and Releases
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CakePHP 3.2.2 Released
published on Feb 11, 2016 12:00 AMThe CakePHP core team is happy to announce the immediate availability of CakePHP 3.2.2.
Read moreCakePHP 2.8.0 Released
published on Feb 6, 2016 12:00 AMThe CakePHP core team is happy to announce the immediate availability of CakePHP 2.8.0.
Read moreCakePHP 2.7.10 Released
published on Feb 5, 2016 12:00 AMThe CakePHP core team is happy to announce the immediate availability of CakePHP 2.7.10.
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