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Eocene: An OO Web Development Framework
Introduction
As my site, based on MIVA/XBase, started experiencing storage and performance problems, I decided to switch to PHP/MySql. I wanted to rewrite the Web application using a simple and “easy to use” Web development framework that:
- uses pure Object Oriented methodology,
- eliminates global variables,
- eliminates the use of “freestanding” codes (codes that are outside any classes or functions) and uses only classes,
- is capable of incorporating any open source classes,
- is based on html templates for separating the views from the rest of the application,
- uses a simple, flexible, fast, and powerful templating system,
- uses text-based application configurations, instead of, code-based configurations where configuration variables are defined in setting files,
- provides flexibility in folder organizations depending on application requirements, and
- leads to application development based on the Front Controller design pattern and the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture.
After searching the Web, I did not find any simple and “easy to use” framework that met all or most of my criteria outlined above. Hence, I developed the Eocene framework using PHP for foundation classes and xml-based text files for application configurations.
It is a simple framework that can be used to solve a large number of Web development
projects. Due to its flexible and modular design, it can also be extended to
solve complex projects. In this short article I introduce the Eocene framework
and its salient features. All the codes are available for download from the
Eocene Web site for free
and the framework can be used for any purpose without a fee. The download also
includes a manual detailing the framework and its uses with examples. I would
like other developers to use and/or review the framework and provide their opinions
about its pros and cons.
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I'm interested to source of eocene framework but ...
the link at Eocene Web site in "An OO Web Development Framework - Introduction" page, linked site porn! Phishing action in progress or bad link?
thanks
I am geting the following error message after I have downloaded and unziped and configured as directed. I am using MS IIS as my web server
ERRORS:
Error: Invalid command: galleryApplication. No information found in commands section of config file
I unziped the eoceneGalleryApp.zip into the C:\Inetpub\wwwroot and it created the galleryApplication folder and I change the paths as directed to reflect the path where I unziped dowmloaded files.
Why am I getting this error or don't it work with IIS web server?
To get the source code, you need to download the framework from www.eocene.net
erm its here:
http://www.developerfusion.com/show/3224/1/redir/
The source code is not available at this url. The zip-file contains only the gif-images of the architecture.
So ... is the source code available anyway?
http://www.developerfusion.com/show/3224/1/redir/
Those are just images.. no source code or i'm unable to get ?
I read the article then downloaded the software. It is easy to use and I'm working with it now to improve a site.
Many thanks.
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