Frameworks“Every customer experience is built on frameworks.”

http://DavidCanHelp.me/David Christian Liedle

Technical Product Manager @ eZ Systems (NYC)

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What is a Framework?• Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary:

: the basic structure of something: a set of ideas or facts that provide support for something : a supporting structure: a structural framehttp://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framework

• First known use of “Framework”: 1578

• The Dark Ages: ~500-1500 A.D.

Social FrameworksMacro-Level: Ideology

Technical FrameworksMicro-Level: Implementation

Customer Experience (CX)Like UX: Familiar or Intuitive

CommunityTrust and Reasonable Expectations

Technology FrameworksA (very) brief history…

Simple vs. “Simple”How We Define and Assign Value

Starting From Scratch• Can I… ?

A good framework enables you to create an experience.

• How can I… ?A strong community enables you to use your framework, providing you with a rich development experience (DX).

• Should I… ?A mature framework has learned from its mistakes, and brings best practice recommendations to the table.

• Who will… ?A popular framework will have a pool of experienced talent. A newer, perhaps more innovative framework, will not.

The Scientific Method

Building Your StackCombining Frameworks Into a Solution

Full StackBack-to-Front Coverage

Full Stack FrameworkPHP5, Full Stack or Components

http://symfony.com/

The “engine”…under the hood of your web app.

Why eZ Switched FrameworksFrom custom code to community: Our transition to Symfony2 Full Stack

https://opensource.com/business/15/3/why-we-ditched-our-legacy-framework-for-symfony

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Are eZ and Drupal Both Based On Symfony Now?

๏ Moved to Symfony starting in 2012

๏ Using the Symfony full stack framework

๏ Fully based on Symfony full stack framework since eZ Platform (RIP eZ Publish)

๏ Moved to Symfony with Drupal 8

๏ Not using the framework, just components

๏ Based on a different framework, the Drupal framework

Choosing a LayerWhich problems do we want to solve?

~ fin ~David Christian Liedle

Technical Product Manager eZ Systems, New York

http://DavidCanHelp.me/

@DavidCanHelp