There is a point to be made about learning how to use a framework up to the point where you're not relying too heavily on it. I use Yii, for example, and prett

There is a point to be made about learning how to use a framework up to the point where you're not relying too heavily on it. I use Yii, for example, and pretty much only utilize permissions filtering, routing, view management, and AR. The form, theme, and other niche tools are all unused. This way, when upgrades come along I only really need to be aware of controller files, model files, and view files (all php template and raw html, no helpers). Models are auto generated off the schema, so those are a one click fix on a new base.