Learn CAKEPHP with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Learning Path
Learn PHP basics
Understand MVC architecture
Explore CakePHP conventions and Bake CLI
Practice CRUD and RESTful apps
Develop advanced apps with plugins and authentication
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Setup CakePHP and build CRUD app
Week 2: Learn ORM and associations
Week 3: Add authentication and authorization
Week 4: Build REST APIs
Week 5: Develop modular, maintainable applications
Interview Questions
What is CakePHP and how does it implement MVC?
How do you create models, views, and controllers?
Explain ORM and associations in CakePHP
How do you implement authentication and authorization?
What is the Bake CLI and how is it used?
Cheat Sheet
bin/cake bake model - generate model
bin/cake bake controller - generate controller
bin/cake bake template - generate view template
bin/cake server - start dev server
bin/cake cache clear_all - clear cache
Books
CakePHP 4 Application Development
Mastering CakePHP
CakePHP Cookbook
Building Web Applications with CakePHP
PHP MVC Frameworks with CakePHP
Tutorials
Getting Started with CakePHP
Building CRUD Applications with Bake CLI
Creating REST APIs with CakePHP
Authentication and Authorization in CakePHP
Advanced Plugin Development and Modular Apps
Official Docs
https://cakephp.org/docs
CakePHP GitHub repository
Cake Software Foundation resources
Community Links
CakePHP Slack
StackOverflow CakePHP tag
GitHub CakePHP repository
CakePHP forums
Community tutorials and blogs
Community Support
CakePHP official documentation
CakePHP GitHub repository
StackOverflow CakePHP tag
CakePHP Slack community
Community tutorials and forums