Decent PHP software to dissect to learn

[Lt. Manlove]

My PHP seems to be at it's limits and what I think I need is to look at something real world. Any recommendations of software that I can look at in-depth to see how the original dev team put the final product together? Something like a photo gallery, shoutbox, CMS?

The software doesn't have to be the latest version, earlier versions may make more sense to me! Because of this, overly complicated programs like vBulletin would probably blag my head also.

Rather than recommending well branded software, i'm ideally after software that is known to be rather simple under the hood to begin with

Thanks

 

[Lt. Manlove]

Thanks for all the replies.

Well i'm not a complete beginner, I just want to see some working examples of classes etc. I've built an entire CRM package integrated with PayPal's API but using CakePHP; my first *real* program which is used every day and takes about £3000 daily. (looks pretty damn smart too)!

Guess i'll start building more.

 

[Lt. Manlove]

For learning, I'd recommend dropping CakePHP faster than a cannon ball. It does everything for you, and you'll learn nothing.

Try out the Zend Framework (and tutorial)

Thank you! The main objective with the CRM was RAD but I doubt I would use CakePHP again in future, it just doesn't feel stable

I've not really considered Zend Framework, always thought Symfony looked better, judging by the documentation.

Thanks once again