Learn CAKEPHP with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Performance Notes
Use caching for repeated queries
Optimize ORM associations and queries
Enable PHP opcode caching
Avoid heavy helpers in templates
Batch database operations when possible
Security Notes
Enable CSRF and form tampering protection
Sanitize user input to prevent SQL injection
Use authentication and authorization components
Store passwords and sensitive data securely
Keep CakePHP updated with latest security patches
Monitoring Analytics
Use DebugKit for SQL, request, and session profiling
Log errors and warnings to tmp/logs
Monitor application performance using external APM tools
Track user actions and behavior via database or analytics services
Alert for exceptions and critical errors using logging plugins
Code Quality
Follow CakePHP coding standards
Use Bake CLI to reduce boilerplate and errors
Write unit and integration tests with PHPUnit
Document controllers, models, and components
Review ORM queries for efficiency and maintainability