Zikula Software Foundation announces Zikula 1.0

The has announced the immediate availability of the open-source Zikula Application Framework for rapid deployment of web applications.

Zikula assists in the creation of complex web applications through an extensive API and object library.

By providing developers with a flexible tool to quickly adapt their sites to the needs of their clients, Zikula 1.0 is a radical departure from previous approaches to web application frameworks. It allows developers to keep up with changing needs as the web continues to evolve and innovate at lightning speed, saving both time and money.

The application framework is written in PHP. One of the highlights is an object-oriented data storage model that makes the system compatible with various database systems, including MySQL, Oracle and PostgreSQL.

Additionally, the system includes the popular Smarty template engine, separating presentation from the code, thus allowing designers full control of the user interface without having to deal with the backend.

Finally, it integrates a forms framework, allowing sites to create online user forms and ensuring that user interaction and data are handled seamlessly throughout the Zikula Framework.

Written in the popular web scripting language PHP, Zikula 1.0 is supported by a large community of people across the globe. Over half a million webs sites are using the Zikula Framework on the web today, enjoying the benefit of the extensible architecture for writing maintainable and closely integrated modular applications.

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