Can I use a PHP framework without index.php or MVC?

The Zend framework will let you use whatever jacked-up system you can create. It is modular; use what you want throw away the rest. Using the MVC pattern is a good idea however.

Remember you stand on the shoulders of giants.

Also remember that front controller (index. Php) and MVC are separate patterns. That is, you can have an MVC framework that does NOT implement or require the front controller.

My framework of choice, QCubed, happens to be like that.

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