h1. Overview

Katharsis Framework is a lightweight open-source MVC-framework for PHP5.

Its principles of project processing as well as its handling are based on the manners of Zend Framework, so it is the perfect tool for a programmer who is looking for a lightweight alternative to Zend Framework.

Katharsis Framework is written in native, object-orientated PHP5 code only. It keeps things simple without bloating your project unnecessarily.

h1. List of Features

* lightweight and fast processing
* facilitates project maintenance by keeping your code clean
* preserves a tidy project structure
* provides great extensibility
* easy-to-use plugin interface
* supports "pretty URLs"
* entirely object orientated

h1. Requirements

* PHP enabled web server
* PHP v. 5.0 or greater