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 3.2.7 Released
published on Apr 10, 2016 12:00 AMThe CakePHP core team is happy to announce the immediate availability of CakePHP 3.2.7.
Read moreCakePHP 2.8.3, 3.0.18, 3.1.13 and 3.2.6 Released
published on Mar 28, 2016 12:00 AMThe CakePHP core team is happy to announce the immediate availability of CakePHP 2.8.3, 3.0.18, 3.1.13, and 3.2.6.
Read moreCakePHP 2.6.13, 2.7.11, 2.8.2, 3.0.17, 3.1.12, and 3.2.5 Released
published on Mar 13, 2016 12:00 AMThe CakePHP core team is happy to announce the immediate availability of CakePHP 2.6.13, 2.7.11, 2.8.2, 3.0.17, 3.1.12, and 3.2.5.
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