title: Is it possible to use PHP frameworks for websites built on Joomla!?
body: <p>I am wondering whether I can use <strong>PHP frameworks</strong> such as Symfony2 or Laravel with a CMS like <strong>Joomla</strong>. I have worked with PHP, but a beginner of Joomla. I know I can use extensions like <a href="http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/core-enhancements/coding-a-scripts-integration/custom-code-in-content/5051" rel="nofollow">Sourcerer</a>. But I would like to use Laravel of Symfony2 instead. For example if I am developing a website where there is a considerable amount of server-side programming and also a lot of web pages to display, could I use Joomla to handle the content management and a PHP framework for the server-side programming?</p>
  
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  <p><em><strong>In brief my question is :</em></strong></p>
  
  <p><strong>Is there any way to integrate a PHP framework(preferably Laravel or Symfony) into a website built on Joomla! ?</strong> </p>
  
  <p>If it is not capable of doing, what are the other options available; or is it not recommended to use PHP frameworks along with Joomla?</p>