Zend Framework Quick Start

Download & Install ZF

Download the latest version of Zend Framework and extract the contents of the library folder to your project's library directory. You should now find the top-level Zend directory which contains all Zend Framework components under your library directory.

That's it! Zend Framework is now installed and ready to use.



Set Up the Project Structure
Create a Rewrite Rule

Quickstart Downloads

Grab the QuickStart code for reference, or to start your project:

ZF Reference Guide - now in PDF!

The Zend Framework Reference Guide is now available in PDF format from Zend's high-speed content distribution network. Registration is required.

Documentation Archives

If you're looking for an older version of our reference guide, you'll find it in our download archives.