PHP MVC and some of its benefits
There are two types of PHP algorithms – procedural and object orientated. Procedural as the name suggests, means that each line of PHP code is executed one line after another. This method of coding can often lead to hundreds of cross calling scripts meaning that when a client wishes to make a change, you have to revisit the code, try and remember how it worked when you wrote it 3 years ago and then implement the changes required.
The above scenario is clearly a nightmare, especially with larger projects. To get around this OO or object orientated PHP is utilised. Rather than procedural code, OO PHP allows the developer to create blueprints (called classes) and then create instances of these classes called objects. Classes are usually somewhat abstract or they can be a nominalised thing such as Animal or Fruit. These objects (for example dog or apple) can then have behaviour as stated in the class.
Such methodology yields reusable code that can be implemented across multiple projects saving time. Furthermore, the use of MVC architecture can help further. Model View Controller allows the developer to separate the logic of the application from its presentation. The advantages of such an approach are instantly recognisable. The model handles the data of the application (in regard to websites retrieving data from the database), the controller passes data from the model to the view for presentation depending on the client request.
There are many PHP frameworks available which incorporate MVC architecture from the famous CodeIgniter, CakePHP and FuelPHP to name but a few. These frameworks are increasing in popularity on a daily basis as developers who are tired of huge complicated projects which are difficult to maintain switch to a more fluent and manageable architecture design pattern.
That is not to say that the MVC pattern is always the right solution for a project, if a client requests a simple one time email sending script, it would make sense to produce it using the procedural pattern rather than over complicating a simple project in this situation.
All of the most famous, high traffic websites in the world have switched to MVC architecture because of the advantages it offers. MVC is not only a PHP design pattern – there are numerous languages that implement it including ASP.NET (currently known as ASP.NET MVC3) which offers even more benefits to a traditional ASP.NET web forms developer.
Of course, as with most development patterns, it comes down to developer preference – the correct tool must be chosen for the job, it just so happens that with large scalable website projects, MVC is the way to go.
PHP MVC is utilised in website design by web design companies Preston-based and all around the UK. Talk to your digital marketing agency about coding languages.
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