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Smarty is a template engine for PHP, facilitating the separation of presentation (HTML/CSS) from application logic.

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Smarty is a template engine for PHP, facilitating the separation of presentation (HTML/CSS) from application logic. This implies that PHP code is application logic, and is separated from the presentation.

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While categorized as a PHP framework, Smarty calls itself a template engine. Whatever name it is given, it allows developers to separate things like HTML and CSS coding from the application logic itself. By making the actual app coding separate from the presentation coding, developers are able to minimize the overhead and make the coding much cleaner to work with. While not everyone thinks this type of approach is the right way to go, those who do will really appreciate the way Smarty works.

Smarty is one of the older Template engines for PHP and has been around for years. Over that time, however, the system has gotten lots of updates and has managed to stay quite modern in terms of the way it works and what types of things it can do. It has also stayed up to date with all the latest releases of PHP, which is essential for any type of framework (or template engine) like this. Those who prefer keeping app code distinct from display code will certainly appreciate having this option.

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Smarty Pros

Clean Code
By keeping the different areas of code distinct it can make troubleshooting or updating code much easier.
Portable
You can use the templates made with Smarty for a variety of other languages including Javascript with a simple recompiling.
Stable
Insulating templates from the PHP code makes for a stable environment. When there is an issue in one area, it won’t impact the others.
Free
This is a free framework to use for any type of project you would like.

Smarty Cons

Redundant
Some people feel that PHP is essentially a template engine on its own and adding in this framework can be redundant.
Slower
When done right, PHP alone can be faster than PHP with Smarty. In most instances, however, the cleaner code allowed by Smarty will actually result in a net increase in speed.

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Initial Setup
Getting Smarty setup is easy no matter how you look at it. First, you simply need to begin coding with it to use it on the back end. When compiled, it will wrap everything up into the app nicely. On the web hosting side, adding support for this system is as easy as going to cPanel and running the one click installation script. This will add the necessary server side support for using Smarty with PHP.
Features
There are many features that make this framework a great option to consider. Each project will require a different set of features, so understanding what is possible will help people get this most out of this system. The biggest feature is that it keeps PHP code from HTML/CSS and any other display focused code in a way that is easy to understand and use. Another important feature is that it allows you to keep third party templates secure in the code.
Modules
Smarty itself doesn’t have modules that are used, but it allows you to code in modules or plugins to your PHP project. It also lets you use third party templates or other features with less risk to stability or other parts of a project.
Customization
Smarty allows you to customize your code in a clean and efficient way. You can also set up your projects in a way that allows you to work on specific areas at any given time. Keeping the different parts of the code distinct allows you to make custom apps that are very functional and much easier to maintain. While there is technically no apps that can’t be made without this framework, it does make it easier for many people to create the custom solutions they are looking for.
Cost of Running
This framework is entirely free to use for any type of project. It uses the LGPL license for commercial uses, which is a pretty unrestrictive type of license that even corporations can use without issues. You can install the needed back end objects onto most any web hosting server as well, including any of the hosting packages offered by InterServer.
Other Programs like it

Smarty is one of many popular frameworks available for developers to take advantage of. If you are looking for one that is more of a full framework than a template engine, or you just don’t like Smarty, consider one of these alternatives. Each of them can be added to any InterServer hosting package with just one click:
- Zend
- CodeIgniter
- Laravel
- Bootstrap
- CakePHP
Projects Using SMARTY

There are a lot of different projects that take advantage of Smarty. Looking at these projects can help give developers a general idea of what is possible with it. Of course, looking at the projects from the outside isn’t going to really show how Smarty works, but it can help spur ideas. The following are links to projects using Smarty:

Final Thoughts

Smarty is a great template engine/framework for PHP that allows developers working on all types of projects to take advantage of the segmenting of their code. New developers will love having the ability to keep each part of their work separate, and experienced professionals will find this system easy to work with. While not right for every project, it is a great tool to have when it is needed.

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Smarty Pros

Clean Code

Portable

Stable

Free

Smarty Cons

Redundant

Slower

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Initial Setup

Features

Modules

Customization

Cost of Running

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Projects Using SMARTY