This document is about the Pie Framework, by Gregory Magarshak

DESIGN GOALS
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Pie offers a number of advantages over other frameworks, or not using any frameworks at all. Its design goals include:
  * Code Re-Use ... build apps out of plug-ins; make it easy to turn new development into a plugin
  * Don't Repeat Yourself ... one place to modify or handler things; applies to config, schemas, etc.
  * Consistent ... file locations; coding style; documentation
  * Easy To Learn ... close to PHP; one or two simple concepts, per feature; complex scenarios must build on simple ones
  * Scalable ... encourage efficient use of centralized resources like database
  * Responsive ... executes requests to app with minimal overhead, despite number of plugins, etc.
  * Extensible ... allow import of other code, especially the Zend Framework; sensible namespaces
  * Team Oriented ... supports division of labor; works well with revision control systems; continuous integration and testing
  * Portable ... easily deploy apps on various environments; including development environments

TECHNOLOGY STACK
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Linux (can be changed to MacOS or Windows)
Apache 1.2 and up (can be changed to Lighthttpd, etc.)
MySQL 5 and up (currently the only supported DBMS)
PHP 5 and up

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