Hi , Frameweork is something which helps you do not reinvent the wheel again. For example, think of a authentication system. Obviously it would be having users table in database and needs the CRUD operations. How it would be if by configuration , a system gives you nearly all the functions to manipulate the user table. Or think a self build caching system, or session handling system up in just a few config settings. Simphony is something matching ruby on rails framework. We are using it like anything and i like it. Though in learning phase but is worth appreciable. But if you do not intend to build high end applications or is lie\ght weight application your aim go for codeignitor. Cheers. I would get you some books also and do not worry post to my id any issues ...might be i have come across it while i explored. :D regards Harish Balakrishnan Marar --- In php-objects@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "chitara1970" <chitara1970@...> wrote: > > Hi all! > > I an novice in php. I don't know how to use frame work. In fact I am > not clear about what is it. > > I've downloaded some framework like codeigniter, simphony, prado. But > failed to understand. How will I use them. > > Know the sounds so silly.... > > But lease can anyone please help me regarding this. > > > Bye >