CodeIgniter Vs. Drupal
You can create a website the easy way or the hard way. Developers who prefer writing their own code can use PHP-based frameworks, consisting of libraries and tools that can make the harder way a bit easier. Content management systems or CMS applications offer an even easier way to build websites with only your keyboard and mouse. CodeIgniter and Drupal are tools that can take some of the complexity and tedium out of building websites and Web applications.
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CodeIgniter Overview
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CodeIgniter is a PHP-based framework used to create dynamic websites and Web applications. CodeIgniter Web applications are created using the Model-View-Controller or MVC programming paradigm. The Model is the your database schema and functions needed to access the database server. The View is what you see when you visit a website or use a Web application. Controllers are the Web server processes and resources needed to display a Web page and access server applications.
CodeIgniter Advantages
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CodeIgniter is ideal for the experienced PHP Web developer using shared hosting services where processing speed, disk space, memory and server configuration options are limited. CodeIgniter is a light-weight framework. The latest version fits in a 2.2 megabyte archive. It requires only a HTTP server like Apache or Nginx and PHP version 5.1.6 or later. CodeIgniter also supports MySQL 4.1 and above, MS SQL, Postgres, Oracle, SQlite and Open Database Connectivity or ODBC database connections.
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Drupal Overview
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Drupal is a modular, extendable PHP-based CMS and Web application framework. As a CMS, you can use Drupal to build blogs, websites or forums. Drupal can also be used as an organizational document collaboration system. A Drupal installation consists of five layers: the template, user permission scheme, arrangement of blocks that act as content containers, modules that extend functionality and the actual data making up the content. The latest version of Drupal requires 15 megabytes of disk space, an Apache or Microsoft IIS HTTP server, MySQL 5.015 or higher and PHP version 5.2.5 or later.
Drupal Advantages
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If you are not skilled in JavaScript, HTML and PHP, Drupal may be a better choice to create a website quickly and easily. According to Drupal's website, you can get a simple Drupal blog or website installed and running within an hour. Most Drupal modifications can be done using are done using system menus, tool bars and dashboards. You can customize your site by installing a new theme, adding or removing blocks of content and changing banners. You can extend Drupal's features by downloading and installing modules produced by the Drupal community or third-party developers.
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