CakePHP is a free, open-source, rapid development framework for PHP. It’s a foundational structure for programmers to create web applications. Its primary goal is to enable Developers to work in a structured and rapid manner–without loss of flexibility. CakePHP has an active developer team and community, bringing great value to the project. In addition to keeping you from wheel-reinventing, using CakePHP means your application’s core is well tested and is being constantly improved.