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eZ components - RAD for PHP
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:Author: Derick Rethans
:Date: 2006-04-26
:Event: php|tek
:Link: http://www.derickrethans.nl/files/ezc-phptek6.pdf

The eZ components is a general purpose library of PHP components
that solve a whole range of problems that developers often have to write
themselves.  The eZ components are developed with interoperatibility and a
clean design in mind, allowing its users more flexibility and freedom, while
keeping a consistent and well documented API. It is thouroughly documented, New
BSD licensed with clear IP rights and available free of charge.

In this session I will explain to you the structure, contents and workings of
the eZ components library.  The first part of the session deals with
architectural problems and choices that faced the developers while designing
the library.  Examples of elements that go into this session are discussions on
file layout, packaging, dependencies, distribution, versioning, general coding
guidelines and licensing. These are all important aspects when creating a
consistent and usable library.

In the second part I will introduce to you on how you can get started with the
eZ components in the form of a small practical tutorial. I will also go over
all the components that are currently available and give small examples for
each of them.