[TYPO3-dev] Better use pibase while everyone use extbase?

[Jigal van Hemert]

Hi,

On 4-10-2014 14:15, Daniel Siepmann wrote:
> why should I use extbase to develop extensions? Everyone says it's future
> proof.

The answer: "it depends".

PiBase requires more work from you as developer in areas of getting the 
data, displaying the data, preventing security issues and so on.
If you need more freedom than extbase offers you pibase could be your 
weapon of choice.

In extbase it's easy to find the records you need from the repository, 
pass them to the fluid template and take care of the display methods 
there with viewhelpers.
In pibase you have to loop through the records in the PHP code and use 
TypoScript for extra display options. If you apply stdWrap to all data 
and have the possibility to define extra markers in TS the template 
designer has some degree of flexibility.
In extbase it's easier to store information in the database. Updating 
the repository takes care of all the issues.

Every system has its pros and cons. If the pros outweigh the cons for 
you, you found the system that suits you.


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