Smarty

Smarty is a template engine for PHP that separates presentation logic from business logic, allowing developers to create dynamic web pages with clean, maintainable code. It compiles templates into PHP scripts for efficient execution and provides features like caching, variable modifiers, and custom functions to enhance template functionality.

Also known as: Smarty Template Engine, Smarty PHP, Smarty Templating, Smarty 3, Smarty 4

Why learn Smarty?

Developers should learn Smarty when building PHP-based web applications that require a clear separation between HTML/CSS and PHP code, such as content management systems, e-commerce platforms, or large-scale websites. It is particularly useful for teams where front-end and back-end developers need to collaborate without interfering with each other's code, as it enforces a structured template approach.

Learning Resources

• docs: Smarty Documentation
• tutorial: Smarty Tutorial for Beginners
• video: Smarty 3 Crash Course on YouTube
• tutorial: PHP Smarty Template Engine Tutorial