Yii
Yii is a high-performance open-source PHP framework for developing web applications. It follows the model–view–controller (MVC) pattern and emphasizes speed, reusability, and extensibility. The name Yii is commonly described as standing for “Yes It Is,” reflecting its aim of being easy to use for rapid development.
Yii was created by Qiang Xue and first released as Yii 1.0 in 2008. A complete rewrite,
Key features of Yii include an Active Record ORM and a data access layer, a powerful code
Yii is used to build a wide range of web applications, from small projects to large-scale systems