Developer Tools

Zend

Object-oriented PHP framework with a business-friendly licence and support for Google, Amazon and Yahoo APIs.

About Zend

What is Zend?

Zend is an open source PHP framework focused on simplicity, object-oriented best practices, a corporate-friendly licence and a rigorously tested agile codebase. It is designed to build secure and reliable web applications, with support for consuming APIs from leading providers such as Google, Amazon and Yahoo, and includes AJAX support via JSON.

Category Developer Tools
Install size 9.61 MB
Requirements According to Softaculous, the install takes about 9.61 MB. Requires PHP, available in miHosting's professional shared hosting.
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Use cases

What is Zend for?

  • A company that needs a PHP framework with a clear licence for corporate use.
  • An application that integrates third-party APIs (Google, Amazon, Yahoo) from within the framework.
  • A project that requires a rigorous object-oriented approach with tested code.

Benefits

Main benefits of Zend

Business-friendly licence for corporate use.

Built-in support for Google, Amazon and Yahoo APIs.

Rigorously tested codebase with a security focus.

AJAX support via JSON included.

Is Zend right for you?

Is Zend the right choice for you?

It's a great fit if…

  • If you work in a corporate environment and need a PHP framework with a clear licence.
  • If you need integration with Google, Amazon or Yahoo APIs out of the box.
  • If your team prefers a rigorous object-oriented PHP approach.

It might not be for you if…

  • If you want the PHP framework with the largest community and package ecosystem, where Laravel has more adoption.
  • If you need rapid development with scaffolding, where CakePHP or Laravel are more direct.

Installation

How to install Zend on your hosting

01

Open your hosting panel

Log into your miHosting professional hosting panel and open Softaculous, the application installer included with every plan.

02

Find Zend

Installs via Softaculous from the hosting panel, choosing domain and project details.

03

Configure and go live

Choose the domain, language and admin details. Softaculous creates the database automatically and your install is ready in minutes.

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Why install Zend on miHosting

miHosting's professional shared hosting includes Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured, NVMe storage with no artificial limits, free SSL and real technical support if you need help during installation or maintenance of Zend.

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Frequently asked questions about Zend

Is Zend Framework suitable for corporate projects?

Yes, its focus on clear licences, object-oriented best practices and tested code makes it particularly suited to corporate environments.

Does Zend include AJAX support?

Yes, it includes AJAX support via JSON without needing to install extra libraries.

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