[RESOLVED] How to effectively use templates in my web application ?

[akhileshbc]

Hi...

I'm developing a web application now. But I wish to allow customization of my web application through templates.

So, what are your recommendations/suggestions on this ?

Thanks

[akhileshbc]

This is what I was talking about : http://www.webresourcesdepot.com/19-...plate-engines/

[dclamp]

I suggest trying something like Smarty. It separates design from code so you can easily switch out templates and design.

[SambaNeko]

I haven't used it extensively, but I dislike Smarty for its custom syntax; I don't feel like it makes things simpler.

You might want to look at MVC frameworks for help with separation of presentation from logic; while not perfect, CakePHP has been useful in some places. I found that I liked the MVC pattern, but wasn't enamored of Cake, so I've been rolling my own little framework for personal projects.

[akhileshbc]

Thanks guys

[TheBigB]

I actually like Smarty.
In my opinion it has a cleaner syntax in between HTML than regular PHP code.
Extending the Smarty with functions and modifiers is pretty easy.

[akhileshbc]

Thanks

[akhileshbc]

Many are saying that, Smarty is old and Dwoo is a good alternative to it.

I found a comparison sheet: http://www.phpcomparison.net/

[TheBigB]

Don't agree.
While that might have been true 3 years ago when Dwoo was founded, meanwhile Smarty 3 was released and the latest update was 5 days ago.

[akhileshbc]

Thanks

I'll go with Smarty then.

[dclamp]

I have been using Smarty with my most recent project. it really helps with my mobile version because i can load the same php file, but detect if it is mobile, and show a jQuery mobile page.

[akhileshbc]

Thanks for the info