title: Which CodeIgniter Template Library fits requirements?
body: <p>I would like to use tags like {{headline}} in the CodeIgniter views instead of PHP and I'm looking for a template parser. CodeIgniter has a built-in template parser: <a href="http://www.ellislab.com/codeigniter/user-guide/libraries/parser.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.ellislab.com/codeigniter/user-guide/libraries/parser.html</a></p>
  
  <p>The question is if it's better to use the built-in parser or another parser? Are there any limitations with the CI template parser like not supporting loops, if statements, etc.?</p>
  
  <p>If so, there are a number of other parsers but it seems that a developer works on them for some time and then it falls into a numb state when it's not supported any more. I'm looking for a parser which will also be supported in a year:</p>
  
  <p>Bucket
  <a href="http://backstack.ca/projects/bucket/" rel="nofollow">http://backstack.ca/projects/bucket/</a></p>
  
  <p>Comper Template Parser
  <a href="http://parser.comper.sk/en/" rel="nofollow">http://parser.comper.sk/en/</a></p>
  
  <p>Ocular-Template-Library
  <a href="http://github.com/lonnieezell/Ocular-Template-Library" rel="nofollow">http://github.com/lonnieezell/Ocular-Template-Library</a></p>
  
  <p>Phil Sturgeon Template library
  <a href="http://philsturgeon.co.uk/code/codeigniter-template" rel="nofollow">http://philsturgeon.co.uk/code/codeigniter-template</a></p>
  
  <p>PyroCMS Lex Parser
  <a href="http://github.com/pyrocms/lex" rel="nofollow">http://github.com/pyrocms/lex</a></p>
  
  <p>Template Library for CodeIgniter
  <a href="http://www.williamsconcepts.com/ci/codeigniter/libraries/template/" rel="nofollow">http://www.williamsconcepts.com/ci/codeigniter/libraries/template/</a></p>
  
  <p>The most active seem to be Comper and Lex Parser. What is the difference between Phil Sturgeon Template library and PyroCMS Lex Parser because it's the same developer?</p>
  
  <p>What I am looking for is:
  - Separation of PHP and HTML/CSS in views
  - Solidly supported so that it's not stalled within a year
  - Use of simple tags but also loops, if statements and other functions</p>
  
  <p>Can anyone give me a tip? The existing information on the CI forum or elsewhere have not been really useful.</p>
  
  <p>Many thanks!</p>
  
  <p>Philip</p>